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LV03 DFY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,054 mi
Last recorded167,054 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 DFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 167,054 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW INNER EDGE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE MARKED

N/S INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

UNDER FLOOR CORRODED

Pass 16 Jun 2016 157,672 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Fail 10 Jun 2016 157,537 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Pass 26 Jun 2015 143,141 miles

crack in screen

front number plate damaged

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2015 143,138 miles

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

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

crack in screen

front number plate damaged

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 132,236 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

crack in screen

front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2014 132,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

crack in screen

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2013 121,430 miles

front number plate cracked and marked

front side light dim

nearside rear outer sill hold and corroded but double skind

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Jun 2012 111,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fr number plate marked

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 111,259 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fr number plate marked

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 101,086 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 83,668 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,981 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 67,384 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,540 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 53,540 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Long handbrake travel.

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)

o/s rear lower side light not working

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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LV03 DFY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV03 DFY, 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 LV03 DFY registered?

LV03 DFY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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