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BS 7557

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

121,429 mi
Last recorded121,429 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 7557
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 121,429 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Underside corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 114,005 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 103,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2021 89,051 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 80,056 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 72,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 63,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 54,518 miles

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

offside front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2016 43,986 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brakes sticking slightly

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 36,957 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 36,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 29,249 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,247 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 21,568 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 17,930 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 14,092 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 9,009 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 5,896 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 3,066 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 14,238 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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BS 7557 is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BS 7557, 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 BS 7557 registered?

BS 7557 is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is BS 7557 safe to buy?

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