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LC03 PKV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,662 mi
Last recorded146,662 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 PKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 146,662 miles

near side front cv joint gator

Pass 23 Apr 2013 141,497 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 132,445 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 121,381 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 121,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 114,945 miles

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 25 Jun 2009 111,841 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 111,841 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 100,079 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 100,079 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jun 2007 92,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to front of vehicle

offside front bumper broken

rear door lower catch not locking

stone chip in windscreen zone B

supect fuel leak around tank

Pass 21 Jun 2007 92,747 miles

damage to front of vehicle

offside front bumper broken

rear door lower catch not locking

stone chip in windscreen zone B

supect fuel leak around tank

Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,329 miles

see previous advise sheet

Fail 26 Jul 2006 72,329 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front & rear bumpers broken

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 PKV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PKV, 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 PKV registered?

LC03 PKV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is LC03 PKV safe to buy?

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