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CX03 UVW

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

212,485 mi
Last recorded212,485 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 UVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 212,485 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 208,846 miles

Handbrake lever travel

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 208,845 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 127,636 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 199,333 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 196,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 194,528 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 192,018 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 188,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 184,291 miles

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

Off side rear brakes service and hand brake in need of ajustment.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 176,954 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 168,797 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 150,474 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 150,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 134,728 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,546 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 40,546 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 94,979 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 69,242 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,245 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 48,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,447 miles

Vehicle has suffered damage to Nearside Front Side and caused headlight to become loose beam pattern is ok for MOT

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 UVW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CX03 UVW, 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 CX03 UVW registered?

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

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