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LC03 PHF

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

206,516 mi
Last recorded206,516 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 PHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 206,516 miles

exhaust blow from rear box

front brake pads look low

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2013 195,437 miles

exhaust blow from rear box

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 2 Aug 2013 195,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust blow from rear box

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 31 Jul 2012 184,252 miles

nearside rear tyre heavly worn on outer edge

offside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 31 Jul 2012 184,252 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre heavly worn on outer edge

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 26 Jul 2011 170,729 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

spare wheel carrier security

Fail 26 Jul 2011 170,729 miles

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

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

both front tyres heavly worn on inner edges poss tracking problem

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and cut in sidewall advice change

rear number plate deteriorating

spare wheel carrier security

Pass 3 Aug 2010 159,257 miles

nearside front brake pads look low

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2009 147,824 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall and wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2008 133,416 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 133,404 miles

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

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

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

diesel smoke test aborted

Pass 16 Jul 2007 112,060 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 112,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 82,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 82,983 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 81,682 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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)

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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LC03 PHF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LC03 PHF, 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 LC03 PHF registered?

LC03 PHF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is LC03 PHF safe to buy?

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