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AG03 YOL

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,723 mi
Last recorded167,723 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 YOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 167,723 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXI'S CORRODED, BOTH REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES CORRODING, OK 12 MONTHS

NO SPARE WHEEL

O/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SPLITTING, N/S/R TREAD HAS CUT, ADVISE NEW REAR TYRES

PARK BRAKE LEVER LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

WIPER BLADES VERY POOR

o/s rack knuckle worn

Fail 24 Jan 2017 167,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR FROM ENGINE BAY TO COMP VALVE.. (MAKE SURE BLEED NIPPLES UNDO) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REARMOST BUSH TORN (2.4.G.2)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXI'S CORRODED, BOTH REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES CORRODING, OK 12 MONTHS

NO SPARE WHEEL

O/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SPLITTING, N/S/R TREAD HAS CUT, ADVISE NEW REAR TYRES

PARK BRAKE LEVER LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

WIPER BLADES VERY POOR

o/s rack knuckle worn

Pass 25 Jan 2016 164,832 miles

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

Front brake pads are on 2mm will need replacing soon

N/S/F rear arm bush is perished

N/S/f tyre is on 2mm 175/65R14

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

O/S mirror glass is is damaged

O/S/F drum stick has play

O/S/F rear arm bush is worn will need replacing soon

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiring under the bonnet could do with tidying up

Pass 4 Feb 2015 160,968 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 157,200 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 151,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 151,581 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 151,581 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011
Fail 1 Sep 2010 146,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

head lamp switch does not feel right and if jiggled Fog lamp works

Pass 29 Jul 2009 142,731 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advise handbrake travel

Pass 11 Jun 2008 129,439 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

hand brake lever travel longer than would be expected from this type of vehicle with correctly adjusted brakes

rear number plate just acceptable

Pass 13 Jun 2007 99,626 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 99,626 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 69,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in tyre

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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AG03 YOL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AG03 YOL, 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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What year was AG03 YOL registered?

AG03 YOL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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