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BU03 HHT

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,411 mi
Last recorded204,411 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 HHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 204,411 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2019 204,411 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2018 199,827 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 199,819 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators not working hazard inop (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 193,469 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 193,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 189,179 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 185,951 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 183,932 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

rear exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 26 Feb 2013 179,014 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 173,306 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 173,302 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 168,099 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers split

slight play in nearside front steering tie rod inner joint

Pass 26 Feb 2010 163,042 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 157,857 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 153,426 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 153,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 148,805 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 142,749 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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BU03 HHT is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BU03 HHT, 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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BU03 HHT is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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