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FJ03 XGB

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,183 mi
Last recorded196,183 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 196,183 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 192,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R Brake binding

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 192,543 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R Brake binding

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 182,939 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 182,938 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 177,910 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight play nearside rack end

Pass 11 Mar 2009 169,200 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both wipers split at ends

slight dampness top of steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2008 146,697 miles

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

offside headlight cracked

spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Mar 2007 127,989 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 113,812 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 113,735 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FJ03 XGB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FJ03 XGB, 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 FJ03 XGB registered?

FJ03 XGB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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