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DF03 VVL

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,467 mi
Last recorded155,467 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 155,467 miles

n/s and o/s centre floors corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 145,640 miles

near side and offside centre floors slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 138,084 miles

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

Nearside & Offside Centre floor to sill has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2021 138,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside & Offside Centre floor to sill has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2020 130,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 119,701 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 111,529 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 103,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 87,579 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 11 Jun 2015 87,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 2 May 2014 78,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,719 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,956 miles

rear brakes inbalanced

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,128 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,489 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 May 2009 40,296 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,658 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,673 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,643 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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DF03 VVL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DF03 VVL, 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 DF03 VVL registered?

DF03 VVL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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