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HG03 DUJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,643 mi
Last recorded140,643 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 DUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 140,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 134,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 128,645 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 116,353 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 116,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 116,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,513 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 110,513 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear brakes need adjusting

Pass 13 Sep 2019 106,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Slightly worn on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2019 106,356 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 103,615 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 103,615 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 101,149 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 101,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,500 miles

Offside Rear Lower side light out

both rear tyres close to limit

slight blow from cat weld

Fail 8 Mar 2016 97,500 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front drive shaft damaged balance weight insecure (2.5.C.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Lower side light out

both rear tyres close to limit

slight blow from cat weld

Pass 24 Mar 2015 94,817 miles

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

front number plate worn.

o/s rear lower sidelight inop,

Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,365 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 88,526 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,500 miles

front brake discs worn

stone chip n/s headlight

washer jets poor

Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,558 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s washer in op

Fail 21 Mar 2011 80,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid low

front pads low

n/s washer in op

Pass 3 Mar 2010 76,163 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,906 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres low

Fail 17 Mar 2009 70,905 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres low

Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,722 miles

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

wipers starting to split on ends

Pass 26 Mar 2007 58,951 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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HG03 DUJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HG03 DUJ, 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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HG03 DUJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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