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CX03 UVS

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

159,443 mi
Last recorded159,443 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 UVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 159,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to split. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 157,651 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 157,651 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 151,952 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2021 151,934 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 150,576 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 143,157 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 143,143 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 135,937 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 129,320 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 123,737 miles

front tyres slightly perished

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2016 123,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 118,194 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s front tyre slight perishing on side wall

Fail 5 Oct 2015 118,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 112,737 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 108,057 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 97,489 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,368 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 87,201 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 80,462 miles

slight brake bind to n/s front

Fail 10 Dec 2010 80,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

slight brake bind to n/s front

Pass 11 Dec 2009 73,851 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,529 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 65,582 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 61,375 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 61,374 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 58,272 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 50,862 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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CX03 UVS is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CX03 UVS, 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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CX03 UVS is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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