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HJ03 VYM

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

107,502 mi
Last recorded107,502 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 107,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 103,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 99,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 95,188 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 95,185 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 90,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 90,254 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 86,048 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 86,047 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 80,255 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 76,308 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,724 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 72,695 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 69,148 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,603 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 65,603 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,383 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,935 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2014 55,935 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,040 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 24 Feb 2012 45,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,755 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,649 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,631 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,134 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 20,668 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 20,668 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,427 miles

both n/s tyres have nails in

center exhaust mtg detatched from pipe

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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HJ03 VYM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HJ03 VYM, 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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HJ03 VYM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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