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MC03 YMD

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,280 mi
Last recorded96,280 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 YMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,280 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 91,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 91,089 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,026 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2013 85,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 78,992 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,984 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 63,984 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,044 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,702 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,090 miles

nearside door mirror slightly loose

nearside front c/v boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2007 33,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door mirror slightly loose

nearside front c/v boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,918 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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MC03 YMD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MC03 YMD, 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 YMD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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