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BF03 XWZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,750 mi
Last recorded157,750 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 157,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 May 2020 157,749 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mounting has slightly moving

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 149,642 miles

Offside Front steering tie rod slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2018 149,642 miles

Offside Front steering tie rod slight play

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 140,689 miles

Air bag light not operating.

offside front tyre valve stem deteriorating.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 140,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Air bag light not operating.

offside front tyre valve stem deteriorating.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 137,786 miles

1of2 nearside rear side lights not operating.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 137,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1of2 nearside rear side lights not operating.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 130,510 miles

1 of 2 rear nearside side tail lights inoperative.

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)

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

offside steering arm slight play.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 130,482 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

1 of 2 rear nearside side tail lights inoperative.

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)

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

offside steering arm slight play.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 103,506 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 103,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 97,560 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 97,560 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 85,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 82,590 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 78,320 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 70,712 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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BF03 XWZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF03 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

BF03 XWZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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