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EA03 ZLZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,897 mi
Last recorded173,897 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ZLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 173,897 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front susp top mts slight play

h/brake lever no reserve travel

n/s/f cv boot leaking

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 May 2017 166,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner areas wearing low/balding (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wishbone bush deteriorated/worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner areas wearing low (4.1.E.1)

front/rear metal brake pipes corroded in areas

rear foot/handbrake shows minimal effort

spare wheel carrier repaired

Pass 21 May 2016 156,095 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in areas front/rear

rear footbrake/handbrake shows minimal effort

spare wheel carrier repaired.

Pass 29 May 2015 148,824 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2014 144,387 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 134,091 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 134,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 114,027 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 97,472 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 97,469 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 97,468 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 91,450 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 79,715 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 63,886 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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EA03 ZLZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA03 ZLZ, 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 EA03 ZLZ registered?

EA03 ZLZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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