MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear Brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced wiper rd48 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced bulb rb380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear Brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front tyres perished and worn on inner treads
brake pipes greased not allowing a detailed inspection
engine oil level on minimum
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both from load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Bumper insecure ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres worn on inner treads and perished
engine oil level low
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen cracked but not affecting the view of the road
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all brake pipes surface corossion
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all brake pipes surface corossion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
front pads low
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AO03 TUW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 AO03 TUW, 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 TUW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 April 2003.
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