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FX03 XGK

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,231 mi
Last recorded133,231 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 XGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 133,231 miles

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

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)

Offside sill corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2017 133,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Offside sill corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 119,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 119,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 108,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 103,903 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,475 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 93,587 miles

Slight play in O/S Lower arm ball joint

Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,319 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 88,319 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 86,348 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 86,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 83,770 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 79,702 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 79,694 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,527 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,695 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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FX03 XGK 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 FX03 XGK, 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 FX03 XGK registered?

FX03 XGK is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is FX03 XGK safe to buy?

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