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KT03 GSV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,169 mi
Last recorded170,169 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 GSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 170,169 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 164,673 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Damage to front bumper, rear bumper, offside sill front and rear, nearside sill front.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Non obligatory nearside door mirror cracked but not affecting view

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

Reverse lamp innoperative

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip inside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 158,552 miles

Front bumper damaged n/s and o/s

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper damaged

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 158,552 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front bumper damaged n/s and o/s

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper damaged

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 152,659 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensaitor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 152,659 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensaitor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 145,917 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 145,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 139,965 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

damage to n/s/f bumper

n/s/f exhaust bracket loose

Pass 23 Aug 2013 132,890 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 132,588 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 124,227 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 119,196 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 119,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 113,925 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 113,899 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 102,409 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 90,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 82,606 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 82,606 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 71,114 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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KT03 GSV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KT03 GSV, 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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KT03 GSV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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