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GJ03 RNV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,655 mi
Last recorded102,655 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 RNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 102,655 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 102,655 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 running to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 90,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxillary belt perished

nearside front indicator lense cracked

offside & nearside door mirror glasses cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,320 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 82,236 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,962 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,615 miles

advise both nearside and offside rear view mirrors have slight damage

advise front and rear number plates seperating

Fail 19 Mar 2010 74,615 miles

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

advise both nearside and offside rear view mirrors have slight damage

advise front and rear number plates seperating

Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,063 miles

Offside front tyre very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Offside rear tyre close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 65,478 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 65,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 56,636 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,996 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,763 miles

small crack in nsf indicator lens not showing white light

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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GJ03 RNV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ03 RNV, 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 GJ03 RNV registered?

GJ03 RNV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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