CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG03 BHD

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,706 mi
Last recorded90,706 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 BHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,706 miles

Both brake pipes front to rear corroded.

Nearside Outer door handle mechanism worn.

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 90,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both brake pipes front to rear corroded.

Nearside Outer door handle mechanism worn.

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,954 miles

all brake pipes have a coating, obscuring full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2014 81,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 76,865 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,603 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,923 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,735 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise-undertray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,207 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

rear brakes req servicing due to travel in handbrake and a slight imbalance in the foot brake

reversing light not working

Fail 8 Oct 2008 48,129 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

rear brakes req servicing due to travel in handbrake and a slight imbalance in the foot brake

reversing light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,264 miles

handbrake lever has a lot of travel

nearside rear loading door bottom catch faulty door secure at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2007 38,143 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever has a lot of travel

nearside rear loading door bottom catch faulty door secure at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,321 miles

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

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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG03 BHD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG03 BHD, 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

How do I check the history of DG03 BHD?

You can check the full history of DG03 BHD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG03 BHD registered?

DG03 BHD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DG03 BHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 BHD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG03 BHD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG03 BHD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.