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LV03 YFL

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,369 mi
Last recorded111,369 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 111,369 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 96,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 96,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,020 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 88,985 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

damage to front screen

repair to n/s sill

Fail 13 Aug 2020 88,868 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

damage to front screen

repair to n/s sill

Pass 12 Aug 2019 76,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

repair to n/s sill

screen damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2019 76,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

repair to n/s sill

screen damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front screen damaged

repair to n/s sill

Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,474 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 64,565 miles

windscreen is damaged outside zone a and b

Fail 1 Aug 2015 64,565 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen is damaged outside zone a and b

Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,373 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 64,371 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,241 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,775 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,497 miles

damage to screen outside swept area.

Fail 14 May 2010 63,191 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 63,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2009 62,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2009 62,582 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2008 60,166 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 60,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2007 52,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2007 52,002 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 40,878 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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LV03 YFL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LV03 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

LV03 YFL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is LV03 YFL safe to buy?

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