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LH03 AEB

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,478 mi
Last recorded106,478 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH03 AEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2020 106,478 miles

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front top mounts play on limit

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,098 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 71,122 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,610 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,980 miles

rear exhaust heavely deteriorated and near side rear wheel rim distorted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 63,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust heavely deteriorated and near side rear wheel rim distorted

Fail 7 Aug 2014 55,841 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,841 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,451 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,003 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)

rear exhaust box corrioded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 44,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

rear exhaust box corrioded

Pass 27 May 2011 37,599 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,848 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 27,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 May 2008 23,897 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 23,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 18,954 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 18,925 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 15,283 miles

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 door mirror cracked

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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LH03 AEB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey 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 LH03 AEB, 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 LH03 AEB registered?

LH03 AEB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is LH03 AEB safe to buy?

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