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N44 JPS

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,946 mi
Last recorded129,946 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 JPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 129,946 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 129,946 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 129,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front shock absorbers have movement at their upper attachment

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

Slight play in n/s steering rack end

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 121,368 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 121,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 117,536 miles

play in offside end of steering rack

some foot and handbrake travel

Pass 12 Nov 2012 110,683 miles

near side rear tyre down to 2mm in places(1.6mm = legal limit)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 104,745 miles

airbag light on(may become a failure under 2012 rules)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 104,745 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on(may become a failure under 2012 rules)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 96,236 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 96,236 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 86,477 miles

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

near side rear footbrake lower in effort

some footpedal travel

some movement in top strut mounts

Pass 6 Nov 2008 76,245 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 65,186 miles

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

slight knock steering column

Pass 10 Nov 2006 50,879 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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N44 JPS is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N44 JPS, 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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N44 JPS is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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