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DE03 HWG

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,091 mi
Last recorded138,091 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 138,091 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 132,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 129,942 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 129,942 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 126,813 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 126,813 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 123,015 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 123,015 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 121,546 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 113,311 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 105,878 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 HWG is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE03 HWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE03 HWG registered?

DE03 HWG is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is DE03 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 HWG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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