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EO03 DFP

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,215 mi
Last recorded149,215 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 DFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 149,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2024 149,212 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2023 141,974 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 141,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 136,640 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 136,640 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 118,614 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 118,614 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 116,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 111,606 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 109,691 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 98,909 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,894 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,506 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,285 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)

offside front tyre inner edge has some wear

offside front tyre inner wall has a small cut

offside front windscreen wiper blade starting to split

offside rear tyre perishing and starting to crack

Fail 23 Mar 2011 47,285 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres perishing and starting to crack

offside front tyre inner edge has some wear

offside front tyre inner wall has a small cut

offside front windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,138 miles

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,763 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,669 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,155 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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EO03 DFP is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EO03 DFP, 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 EO03 DFP registered?

EO03 DFP is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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