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DE03 HWA

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,541 mi
Last recorded109,541 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 HWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 109,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling inner arch (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated gaiter twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 109,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling inner arch (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated gaiter twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 103,237 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 103,220 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

o/s/f tyre tread low[innside edge]

pas pipes corroded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,815 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 89,117 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 89,112 miles

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

n/s/f wheel stud missing

Pass 10 Nov 2011 77,752 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 77,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,071 miles

seat belts slow to retract nsf bumper insecure

Fail 29 Sep 2010 67,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

seat belts slow to retract nsf bumper insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,841 miles

rear brakes noisy

Fail 29 Sep 2009 59,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,745 miles

engine pan cover damaged

front bumper insecure

offside front tyre 2.5mm

offside front wing damaged

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,226 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

nearside rear tyre 3.5mm

offside tailgate door does not open

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,545 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,040 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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DE03 HWA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DE03 HWA, 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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DE03 HWA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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