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FV03 VLA

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,964 mi
Last recorded127,964 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 VLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 127,964 miles

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

Offside Front Engine undershield insecure.

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 127,931 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Engine undershield insecure.

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 127,866 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage FRONT BUMPER BADLY DAMAGED (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 x stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 110,637 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 96,916 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside and offside sills corroding

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,009 miles

front and rear numberplates delaminating - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside sills / exhaust system / rear leaf springs / rear brake hose ferrules - corroded

nearside front seat back - play

offside front brake hose slight twist

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor pinholed and weepy

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,819 miles

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

front numberplate delaminating

nearside and offside front seat backs - play

nearside front sill corroding

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

rear numberplate delaminated - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 15 Jul 2013 92,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front numberplate delaminating

nearside and offside front seat backs - play

nearside front sill corroding

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

rear numberplate delaminated - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,794 miles

all rear brake pipes to compensator and nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded - STRONG ADVICE

exhaust blow from manifold area

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses / brake hose ferrules / front suspension struts - corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded

offside rear brake efficency low

offside rear sidelight 50% lit

rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

rear numberplate delaminating - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 23 Jul 2012 89,794 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rear brake pipes to compensator and nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded - STRONG ADVICE

exhaust blow from manifold area

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses / brake hose ferrules / front suspension struts - corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded

offside rear brake efficency low

offside rear sidelight 50% lit

rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

rear numberplate delaminating - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,394 miles

rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brake pipes to rear compensator corroded

engine tapping noise

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner edge

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroding

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit (2mm)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded

rear numberplate dealminiating - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 31 Jul 2010 70,499 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

wipers smeary

Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,483 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped slightly

offside front brake pipe to hose corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,554 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 53,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,629 miles

rear silencer outer cover corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 4 Aug 2006 36,216 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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FV03 VLA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV03 VLA, 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 FV03 VLA registered?

FV03 VLA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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