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AO03 HHV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,381 mi
Last recorded207,381 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2016 207,381 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed bonnet (6.2.B.1a)

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

body damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2015 201,682 miles

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

o/s/ front mirror cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2014 197,106 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 190,778 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 190,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 184,045 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 180,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2011 180,149 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

offside front wiper arm loose (not insecure)

service brake pedal slight travel/spongey

Pass 7 Jun 2010 173,952 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2009 172,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine underguard damaged

front bumper damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2009 172,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine underguard damaged

front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2008 153,232 miles

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

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

Oil leak

P.A.S. slightly noisey

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper has small crack

Fail 15 Feb 2008 153,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

P.A.S. slightly noisey

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper has small crack

Pass 14 Nov 2006 122,057 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 122,053 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

nearside rear brake noisy

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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AO03 HHV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO03 HHV, 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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AO03 HHV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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