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FG03 HLY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

204,966 mi
Last recorded204,966 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 HLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 204,966 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 204,940 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear noise when service brake applied

Pass 15 Jan 2025 202,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP BUNG/WASHER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 202,163 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP BUNG/WASHER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 198,743 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 198,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 195,742 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 191,942 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 186,838 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 182,346 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 182,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 178,679 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 174,811 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 171,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 168,128 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 164,066 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 160,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 156,354 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)

handbrake high

Pass 24 Feb 2011 152,248 miles

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

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

o/s/r light lens broken

Fail 24 Feb 2011 152,248 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r light lens broken

Pass 24 Mar 2010 147,836 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)

noise on rear brakes

Pass 31 Mar 2009 142,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 114,887 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 85,318 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 85,318 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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FG03 HLY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FG03 HLY, 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 FG03 HLY registered?

FG03 HLY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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