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GL03 ZZH

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,241 mi
Last recorded163,241 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 ZZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 163,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 158,628 miles

underside rusted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 151,004 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 144,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels changed at time of testing ()

Fail 15 Jan 2021 144,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels changed at time of testing ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 129,020 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 127,470 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 127,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 126,063 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 126,063 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 126,060 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 125,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust fouling body

Fail 3 Sep 2013 125,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust fouling body

Pass 27 Jul 2012 117,550 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 117,549 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 109,146 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 109,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 106,231 miles

wheels are slightly distorted

Pass 31 Jul 2009 97,276 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 97,269 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 88,321 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 78,084 miles

both rear wheels buckled

slight binding from both front brakes

Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,861 miles

front tyres weariong on egdes

n/s/r tyre just legal

o/s/f tyre just legal

o/s/r tyre wearing low in places

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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GL03 ZZH is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 GL03 ZZH, 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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GL03 ZZH is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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