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GF03 XYU

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,314 mi
Last recorded124,314 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 124,314 miles

Front both brakepipes corroded n/s/f and o/s/f

Front both top mounts worn

Front brake pads getting low

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

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear shock corroded

drivers door lock barrell inop

n/s/r brake noisey

Fail 9 Nov 2017 124,314 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sidelghts inop note n/s/f sidelight poor fitment (1.1.A.3b)

Front both brakepipes corroded n/s/f and o/s/f

Front both top mounts worn

Front brake pads getting low

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

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear shock corroded

drivers door lock barrell inop

n/s/r brake noisey

Pass 5 Dec 2016 116,825 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 116,825 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 108,086 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 99,730 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 99,729 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r brake effort lower than expected.

servo vacuum pipe slightly perished.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,933 miles

brake servo pipe starting to crack

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

various small chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2013 92,933 miles

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

brake servo pipe starting to crack

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,364 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,151 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 30 Jun 2011 81,148 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 7 Jul 2010 69,489 miles

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

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

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

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,489 miles

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,012 miles

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

slight knocking noise from steering column area

Fail 2 Jul 2009 58,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

slight knocking noise from steering column area

Fail 7 Jul 2008 46,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,832 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,594 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight flat spot on o/s/f tyre

Pass 2 May 2006 25,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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GF03 XYU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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