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KB03 NYV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,065 mi
Last recorded168,065 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 NYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 168,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 164,232 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear corrosion on wheel arch

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

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 12 Aug 2024 164,228 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer insecure tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear corrosion on wheel arch

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

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 7 Nov 2022 163,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 162,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 157,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 153,427 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 137,625 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 137,625 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 137,602 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 122,056 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 122,053 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,778 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 93,822 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 93,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,335 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 91,075 miles

condition of exhaust sytem

Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,526 miles

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

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

wear to offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 82,725 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,582 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing noise

Pass 24 Jul 2010 60,741 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 44,038 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,038 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,771 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,326 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 16,237 miles

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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KB03 NYV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KB03 NYV, 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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KB03 NYV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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