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MS03 MTS

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,361 mi
Last recorded82,361 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS03 MTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 82,361 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 72,731 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 72,731 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 63,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 53,925 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 52,437 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 44,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 44,775 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid hose broken (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 42,317 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil just above min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 39,159 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 38,047 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 35,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 32,611 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 32,611 miles

Emissions not tested Excess smoke (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Bonnet release sticking

Pass 20 Jan 2016 30,057 miles

bonnet latch stiff

nearside front outer c.v boot damp

Pass 21 Jan 2015 27,355 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 27,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 25,415 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 21,921 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 21,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil low

x 2 small dink to @ n/s/f wing

Pass 1 Feb 2012 18,649 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 15,423 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 15,419 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Directional tyre fitted @ spare wheel.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear o/s service brake a little slow to come on when brake is applied

Pass 2 Feb 2010 11,432 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 8,336 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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MS03 MTS is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 116,161 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 MS03 MTS, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MS03 MTS registered?

MS03 MTS is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 August 2006.

Is MS03 MTS safe to buy?

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