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AF03 MOV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

141,879 mi
Last recorded141,879 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 141,879 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 141,575 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 132,696 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 132,586 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 130,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 127,748 miles

Both main chassis brake pipes slightly corroded (behind fuel tank)

Slight play in steering rack inner joint at the nearside

Fail 10 Mar 2015 127,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both main chassis brake pipes slightly corroded (behind fuel tank)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread

Slight play in steering rack inner joint at the nearside

Pass 20 Feb 2014 123,881 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 123,881 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2013 112,254 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 111,951 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pad friction material worn low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 105,503 miles

Both compensator to rear flexy hose brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front wiper blades split at the ends

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of the tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear section of both main chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2012 105,503 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both compensator to rear flexy hose brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front wiper blades split at the ends

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of the tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear section of both main chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,776 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 100,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge of the tread

Nearside rear wheel rim damaged slightly on the outside

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 94,365 miles

Both compensator to rear flexy hose brake pipes slightly corroded

Front exhaust pipe corroded and blowing slightly

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear section of both main chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 94,365 miles

Both compensator to rear flexy hose brake pipes slightly corroded

Front exhaust pipe corroded and blowing slightly

Rear section of both main chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2009 83,836 miles

Front brake pad friction material worn low

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front wheel rim damaged slightly

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear lower side light not working

Tread worn low on offside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2009 83,836 miles

Front brake pad friction material worn low

Nearside front wheel rim damaged slightly

Offside rear lower side light not working

Tread worn low on offside front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 73,421 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge of tread

Spare wheel carrier bolt loose, but not insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 65,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,451 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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AF03 MOV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 96,605 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 MOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF03 MOV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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