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MC03 GBE

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,289 mi
Last recorded154,289 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 GBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 154,289 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All pipes (2.3.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 154,289 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All pipes (2.3.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 148,349 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 148,344 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 130,938 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 130,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 111,552 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 96,837 miles

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

dust cover on n/s rear shock absorber corroded

n/s park brake eff getting low

Fail 24 Sep 2011 96,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

dust cover on n/s rear shock absorber corroded

n/s park brake eff getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2010 86,536 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 86,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,231 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre has side wall is perrished

Fail 13 Aug 2009 81,231 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre has side wall is perrished

Pass 14 Aug 2008 76,001 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 70,443 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 70,443 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,786 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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MC03 GBE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MC03 GBE, 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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MC03 GBE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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