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GF03 XYS

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,054 mi
Last recorded150,054 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 XYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 150,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

play in steering column somewhere unable to detect due to shroud

Pass 21 Apr 2018 143,449 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 143,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 136,138 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 136,126 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 128,296 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 128,284 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 117,884 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 117,796 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 109,006 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 102,089 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 93,632 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished on inside

under vehicle is heavily mudded up hard to inspect on test

Pass 21 Mar 2009 73,413 miles

front number plate deteriorated

noise from front of vehicle unable to find anything

Fail 20 Mar 2009 73,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate deteriorated

noise from front of vehicle unable to find anything

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2006 58,276 miles

neaside rear bumper slightly damaged

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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GF03 XYS is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF03 XYS, 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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GF03 XYS is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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