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HD03 RZJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,387 mi
Last recorded193,387 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 RZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 193,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake slightly low effort & parking brake close to its minimum limit

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 193,073 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

spare wheel missing

Pass 9 Oct 2018 190,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearring slightly noisey

Fail 5 Oct 2018 190,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 186,891 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2016 183,327 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 181,566 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 179,793 miles

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

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

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside door sill starting to corrode

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

Fail 15 Jul 2014 179,793 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside door sill starting to corrode

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

Pass 11 Jul 2013 173,086 miles

1 section of high level stop lamp not working

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

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

ofside front tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres just over 2mm

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

spare wheel slightly insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2013 173,086 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyres just over 2mm

1 section of high level stop lamp not working

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

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

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

ofside front tyre wearing on edges

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

spare wheel slightly insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2012 165,593 miles

1 section of high level stop lamp not working

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear brakes slightly out of balance and nearside judders slightly

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

spare wheel carrier not fully locked

Fail 4 Jul 2012 165,593 miles

1 section of high level stop lamp not working

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear brakes slightly out of balance and nearside judders slightly

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

spare wheel carrier not fully locked

Pass 15 Jul 2011 155,253 miles

1 section on centre stop lamp not working

parking brake performance slightly low nearside

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease test

Pass 12 Jul 2010 145,760 miles

front bumper slightly insecure on offside

spare wheel slightly insecure

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 9 Jul 2010 145,760 miles

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

front bumper slightly insecure on offside

spare wheel slightly insecure

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2009 138,232 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly and front brakes slightly out of balance

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rear foot brake performance slightly low and brakes slightly out of balance

spare wheel slightly insecure

wear in front top suspension leg mountings near to limit

Pass 21 Jul 2008 131,425 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

nearside front brake pads look low??

nearside of rear bumper slightly damaged

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear in front top suspension leg mountings

spare tyre below limit

Fail 18 Jul 2008 131,425 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

nearside front brake pads look low??

nearside of rear bumper slightly damaged

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear in front top suspension leg mountings

Pass 31 Jul 2007 110,380 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 77,614 miles

1 LED inoperative in high level stop light

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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HD03 RZJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RZJ, 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 RZJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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