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HD03 CFX

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Multi-colour Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,329 mi
Last recorded178,329 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 CFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 178,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2025 178,329 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 178,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 178,009 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 177,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (STRONG ADVISE) (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion across underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Jun 2021 177,569 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (STRONG ADVISE) (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion across underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2020 176,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Slight bind from wheel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight bind from wheel

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion across underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2019 174,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion across underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Mar 2019 174,346 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear road wheel has slight bind

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion across underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2017 180,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 180,724 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 179,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Wing mirror lens cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight bind to both front wheels

Slight exhaust blow to front pipe

Fail 20 Oct 2016 179,800 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Wing mirror lens cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight bind to both front wheels

Slight exhaust blow to front pipe

Pass 30 Oct 2015 178,707 miles

exhaust blow from catalytic converter

front hub components in poor condition

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes weak

nearside and offside front outer anti-roll bar bushes worn

nearside front position light dim

offside wingmirror damaged

play in both front top suspension mounts

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 178,699 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn out of shape

exhaust blow from cat

front discs and pads in poor condition

lift in both front top suspension mounts

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes weak

nearside and offside front outer anti-roll bar bushes worn

offside front position light dim

offside wingmirror lense cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 165,225 miles

n/s/r tyre featherd on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished and featherd on inner shoulder

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Fail 11 Jun 2014 165,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre featherd on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished and featherd on inner shoulder

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Pass 11 Jun 2013 162,312 miles

Rear exhaust clamp deteriating

o/side wingmirror lens cracked

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

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)

Play in o/side top shocker mount

Pass 22 Jun 2012 159,479 miles

Rear exhaust joint rusting

Slight travel on foot brake

o/side wing mirror lens cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2011 155,357 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 155,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside wingmirror lense cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2010 151,651 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 146,178 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 140,775 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 112,876 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 75,381 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 75,381 miles

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

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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HD03 CFX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Multi-colour with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HD03 CFX, 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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HD03 CFX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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