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BF03 XWG

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,995 mi
Last recorded162,995 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 162,995 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 162,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 114,905 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 130,756 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 121,334 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 113,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 102,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 102,888 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 97,863 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside mirror cracked

slight play offside inner rack joint

Fail 24 Jan 2013 97,862 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside mirror cracked

slight play offside inner rack joint

Fail 25 Jan 2012 90,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 90,799 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,367 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 83,367 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 76,302 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 76,302 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 66,832 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 66,832 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,061 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,724 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,375 miles

passenger side front indicator lamp cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2006

passenger side front indicator lamp cracked

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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BF03 XWG 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 BF03 XWG, 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 BF03 XWG registered?

BF03 XWG is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 XWG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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