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BG03 UOY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,418 mi
Last recorded114,418 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 114,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise bind on o/s/r wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2014 109,985 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 104,397 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 99,697 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,793 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs slighty corroeded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 95,793 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs slighty corroeded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 87,090 miles

n/s/f headlight beam pattern only just legal

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 29 Jan 2010 87,090 miles

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

n/s/f headlight beam pattern only just legal

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,567 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 61,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,439 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

full engine under tray fitted

n/s/f tyre 3mm and bold on outer edge

rear exhaust box badly corroded and in poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2008 48,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

front brake discs heavily worn and lipped

full engine under tray fitted

n/s/f tyre 3mm and bold on outer edge

rear exhaust box badly corroded and in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,373 miles

wipers deteriorated

slight freeplay in steering column

Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,683 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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BG03 UOY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG03 UOY, 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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BG03 UOY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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