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KX03 POU

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,765 mi
Last recorded135,765 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 135,765 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 135,746 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides, (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 134,235 miles

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

engine undertray fitted.

n/s rear lower position lamp not working.

Fail 23 Aug 2018 134,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre, in several places!, (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of test!,

drivers seat very stiff to move!.

engine undertray fitted.

n/s rear lower position lamp not working.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 132,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and middle, (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on extreme inner edge but no cords exposed,

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

one of the n/s rear position lamps not working.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 132,774 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split both sides, (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure both sides, (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and middle, (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on extreme inner edge but no cords exposed,

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

one of the n/s rear position lamps not working.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 131,406 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places, (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall, but no cords exposed,

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 131,385 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has gone out of shape, (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places, (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall, but no cords exposed,

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 128,966 miles

Nearside Front tyre at legal limit!.

Offside Front bumper insecure,

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, (4.1.E.1)

play in steering column lower bush/mounting area.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 128,966 miles

Nearside Front tyre at legal limit!.

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

Offside Front bumper insecure,

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, (4.1.E.1)

play in steering column lower bush/mounting area.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 125,980 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 123,682 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 120,181 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 114,735 miles

front discs and pads getting thin

Pass 18 May 2009 108,499 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 102,140 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 94,392 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 94,391 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2006 62,175 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 61,958 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 61,958 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 POU 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 66.7%.

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 POU, 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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KX03 POU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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