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L2 JLY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

232,437 mi
Last recorded232,437 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 JLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 232,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

slight damage o/s mirror glass

Fail 5 Aug 2016 232,322 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside 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 Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

slight damage o/s mirror glass

Pass 31 Jul 2015 221,318 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 221,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 211,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 211,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 205,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 205,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 200,635 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 200,635 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 192,759 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Sidelight Dim

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusted

Spare Wheel Missing

Pass 14 Dec 2010 192,759 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Sidelight Dim

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusted

Spare Wheel Missing

Fail 16 Oct 2010 192,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Off side front door check strap missing.

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 164,402 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Inner Brake Pads Low

Handbrake Travel High

Newarside Rear Service Brake Performance Low

Rear Brake Imbalance High

Fail 28 Oct 2009 164,402 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Inner Brake Pads Low

Handbrake Travel High

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

Newarside Rear Service Brake Performance Low

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

Rear Brake Imbalance High

Fail 2 Aug 2008 129,877 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings noisey.

Travel on handbrake lever.

Windscreen wiper blades worn.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 129,877 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings noisey.

Travel on handbrake lever.

Windscreen wiper blades worn.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 102,251 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 79,020 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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L2 JLY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L2 JLY, 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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L2 JLY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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