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EO03 DFY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,677 mi
Last recorded101,677 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,677 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 98,728 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,408 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 92,977 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 92,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2013 86,063 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 86,051 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,903 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

slight play in n/s/ front s/rack arm

Fail 23 Aug 2012 78,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

slight play n/s/front s/rack arm

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,826 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,270 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn {both sides}

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated

Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,438 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,366 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 60,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

rear brake squeek

Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,276 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 49,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,555 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 36,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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EO03 DFY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

EO03 DFY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EO03 DFY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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