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DNZ 3147

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

174,871 mi
Last recorded174,871 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 3147
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 174,871 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 166,197 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2013 166,197 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2012 159,042 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 149,184 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 138,072 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 121,313 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 104,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 83,475 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,355 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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DNZ 3147 is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DNZ 3147, 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 DNZ 3147 registered?

DNZ 3147 is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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