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KX03 PNL

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,914 mi
Last recorded212,914 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 PNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2016 212,914 miles

Centre Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine misfire.

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

Nearside Front Chassis repair to engine mounting quistionabe repair.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 210,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery clamp missing but battery not insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2014 205,509 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

n/s and o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

Pass 25 Jul 2013 202,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 202,984 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 198,575 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 198,570 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 177,881 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 154,017 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2009 154,017 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2008 127,977 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 101,865 miles

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

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

exhaust tailbox corroded

number plate lights dim

Pass 5 Mar 2007 101,865 miles

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

exhaust tailbox corroded

number plate lights dim

Pass 28 Feb 2006 75,030 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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KX03 PNL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KX03 PNL, 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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What year was KX03 PNL registered?

KX03 PNL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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