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AJ03 LWM

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

153,140 mi
Last recorded153,140 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 LWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 153,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all break pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 149,228 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and rear corner bumper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch heavily corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 142,630 miles

park brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 23 May 2019 135,423 miles

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 May 2018 128,425 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 21 May 2018 128,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 May 2017 124,335 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 124,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 121,007 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 121,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,378 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 114,372 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 105,140 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR COMPENSATOR CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM COMPENSATOR TO FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN

WINDSCREEN HAS LIGHT SCRAPE MARKS ON DRIVERS SIDE OF SCREEN

Fail 20 Mar 2014 105,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR COMPENSATOR CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM COMPENSATOR TO FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN

WINDSCREEN HAS LIGHT SCRAPE MARKS ON DRIVERS SIDE OF SCREEN

Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,759 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

general body damage n/s/f & dirty underneith

Pass 10 May 2012 87,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r second sidelight not working & alternator pulley missing & spare wheel

Fail 10 May 2012 87,888 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r second sidelight not working & alternator pulley missing & spare wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,881 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in steering column universal joint.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 76,857 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in steering column universal joint.

Pass 28 May 2010 66,960 miles

N/S/F indicator lens cracked

Both front tyres worn on inner edge, recommend replacement.

Fail 28 May 2010 66,959 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge, recommend replacement.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F indicator lens cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,654 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 57,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 34,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2007 34,055 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 23,173 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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AJ03 LWM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AJ03 LWM, 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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AJ03 LWM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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