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NV03 UBB

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,497 mi
Last recorded187,497 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 UBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 187,497 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced towbar/shocker mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 184,169 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 184,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 182,592 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 182,583 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 179,347 miles

all tyres streched on rims

Pass 21 Dec 2016 168,012 miles

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

drivers seat base worn

front wheels steel rims/rear alloy wheels all 16 inch

Fail 16 Dec 2016 167,998 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

drivers seat base worn

front wheels steel rims/rear alloy wheels all 16 inch

Pass 18 Dec 2015 153,169 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 153,165 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) o/s front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s rear (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 141,447 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 140,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 138,994 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 135,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 135,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 128,647 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 118,946 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 109,013 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 98,574 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 86,054 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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NV03 UBB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV03 UBB, 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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NV03 UBB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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