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MK03 YUF

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

205,608 mi
Last recorded205,608 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 YUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 205,608 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2023 205,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 197,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2022 197,962 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 191,990 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front top suspension mounting bearing has slight play

Offside Front top suspension mounting bearing has slight play

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front wipers not parking fully - not seriously affecting drivers view

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath

Fail 13 Mar 2021 191,667 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both centre brake pipes leading to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to n/s flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to o/s flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front top suspension mounting bearing has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front top suspension mounting bearing has slight play

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Mar 2020 187,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 187,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 178,821 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 178,809 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 166,851 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 166,850 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 151,399 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 141,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s seat runners stiff

Fail 12 Mar 2014 141,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s seat runners stiff

Fail 11 Mar 2014 141,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s seat runners stiff

Pass 20 Dec 2012 128,688 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 113,415 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,608 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 85,229 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 70,051 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,315 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 39,451 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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MK03 YUF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MK03 YUF, 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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MK03 YUF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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