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BP03 FOV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,769 mi
Last recorded151,769 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 FOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 151,769 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 151,769 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Advise rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 146,782 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 135,523 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

wiper blades loose in arms

Fail 7 Nov 2012 135,517 miles

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

Front Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 113,135 miles

Battery insecure

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 113,126 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Battery insecure

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 99,798 miles

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

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,798 miles

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2009 85,694 miles

n/s rear road wheel damaged

n/s rear secondary side light not working

slight movement n/s front shocker top

slight movement o/s front shocker top

Fail 19 Oct 2009 85,694 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear road wheel damaged

n/s rear secondary side light not working

slight movement n/s front shocker top

slight movement o/s front shocker top

Pass 6 Sep 2008 70,669 miles

adv front tyres wear to inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,969 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 58,969 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)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 43,059 miles

advise s and g check

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 9 Aug 2006 42,898 miles

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

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

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

advise s and g check

nail in offside rear tyre tread

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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BP03 FOV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BP03 FOV, 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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BP03 FOV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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