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LV03 YFM

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,186 mi
Last recorded70,186 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 70,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 68,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 68,477 miles

Emissions not tested leak may effect reading (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,311 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 66,301 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 645,235 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,194 miles

offside wiper blade split

Fail 30 Jan 2015 63,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,039 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 61,033 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 53,332 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,622 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 48,622 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,827 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 43,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,077 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 24,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s c/v gaiter perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,325 miles

n/s c/v gaiter perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2006 6,394 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 YFM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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