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E3 DSB

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests39 (31 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate79.5%

Mileage

106,676 mi
Last recorded106,676 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 DSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

31 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 106,676 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2025 86,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 98,932 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 67,943 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 65,750 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 65,723 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 98,637 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 62,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre Thorn has punctured inner side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 96,472 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2022 96,472 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

surface underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2021 60,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 92,793 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 58,230 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,191 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,157 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and rear archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 51,640 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,059 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 47,874 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,610 miles

both front tyres worn very badly

Fail 22 Feb 2017 77,610 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn very badly

nearside and offside rear chassis holed

Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,968 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,279 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 70,279 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,712 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,800 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 65,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,342 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,415 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 62,413 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,807 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 57,711 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 52,048 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 44,430 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 44,430 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,822 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers poor

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,422 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 30,422 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,197 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,690 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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E3 DSB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.5%.

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 E3 DSB, 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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E3 DSB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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