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FM03 XFW

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,040 mi
Last recorded192,040 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 192,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All vehicles brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 191,036 miles

Bonnet cable defective, release handle missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Trims missing from interior, carpets loose and insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2021 191,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Bonnet cable defective, release handle missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Trims missing from interior, carpets loose and insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2019 182,758 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 182,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 172,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside floor corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 172,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside floor corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 162,565 miles

offside floor has damage front

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside floor corroded middle

Fail 17 May 2017 162,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside floor corroded middle

offside floor has damage front

Pass 27 May 2016 152,816 miles

Fan belt deteriorated

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f anti roll bar link bush slightly deteriorated

play in o/s driveshaft

Fail 27 May 2016 152,811 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced reflector loose (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Fan belt deteriorated

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f anti roll bar link bush slightly deteriorated

play in o/s driveshaft

Pass 7 May 2015 141,799 miles

n/s/f chassis leg corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 135,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 130,454 miles

front no plate marked

Pass 28 May 2012 104,983 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 104,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 122,701 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 122,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 111,508 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hazard switch working intermittantly

passenger seat slightly loose but still secure

Pass 30 Jun 2009 102,900 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 102,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 88,256 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 88,256 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 75,186 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 75,186 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,975 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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FM03 XFW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FM03 XFW, 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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FM03 XFW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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