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CP03 BYF

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,335 mi
Last recorded141,335 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 BYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 141,335 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 140,467 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

adv crack in nearside rear light unit (function ok)

adv nearside rear tyre perished on limmit

adv slight corrosion on inner sills/floorpan,chassis and rear suspension components

adv welding repair heavily covered unable to fully inspect visually

Fail 20 Jun 2014 140,455 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

adv crack in nearside rear light unit (function ok)

adv nearside rear tyre perished on limmit

adv slight corrosion on inner sills/floorpan,chassis and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 135,563 miles

o/s/f floor area corroding

temp repairs been made to front and rear bumpers

Fail 3 Jun 2013 135,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f floor area corroding

temp repairs been made to front and rear bumpers

Pass 31 May 2012 122,447 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear bumpers have been temp repaired

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear door stiff in operation

slight judder front brakes

Fail 29 May 2012 122,427 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear bumpers have been temp repaired

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear door stiff in operation

slight judder front brakes

Pass 7 Jun 2011 112,299 miles

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2011 112,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 101,212 miles

temp repair to bumbers

Fail 7 Jun 2010 100,817 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

damage to rear bumper

Pass 22 Jun 2009 91,668 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r lens cracked

spare wheel carrier loose ( spare wheel not fitted)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 91,603 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r lens cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

spare wheel carrier loose ( spare wheel not fitted)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 81,810 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,866 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 54,211 miles

edge wear on both front tyres

temporary repair on o/s/r corner bumper.

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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CP03 BYF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CP03 BYF, 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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CP03 BYF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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