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AV03 AEX

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,107 mi
Last recorded62,107 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 AEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 62,107 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (e))

front brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 12 Nov 2020 62,107 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (e))

front brake pipes deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 60,660 miles

brake pipes deteriorating

front tyres on/near limit,,poor

Fail 8 May 2019 60,655 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

front tyres on/near limit,,poor

Pass 2 May 2018 59,221 miles

front tyres on/near limit ,,, poor

n/s/r brake slow to work

some brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,689 miles

front tyres worn on egdes

some brake pipes deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2016 56,415 miles

front brakes binding

park brake on low limit

Fail 6 May 2016 56,415 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brakes binding

park brake on low limit

Pass 9 May 2015 55,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brakes will need attention

exhaust emiting some smoke at times

front brakes binding

rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 2 May 2014 54,271 miles

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

front brakes starting to bind on

rear brakes fluctuating

Fail 1 May 2013 52,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust smoking

Pass 1 May 2013 52,962 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust smoking

Pass 2 May 2012 50,971 miles

MIL light on

rear brakes uneven

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2012 50,971 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

MIL light on

rear brakes uneven

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,396 miles

rear tyres on/near limit..cracking...poor

Fail 12 Apr 2011 47,394 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear tyres on/near limit..cracking...poor

Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,904 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 43,856 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,775 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,126 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,872 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,663 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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AV03 AEX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV03 AEX, 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 AV03 AEX registered?

AV03 AEX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is AV03 AEX safe to buy?

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