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OU03 FDG

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,465 mi
Last recorded163,465 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 FDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 163,465 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 158,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to front floors

slight bind o/s front and rear wheels

Pass 12 Aug 2016 151,558 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 145,507 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 145,219 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 145,217 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 140,621 miles

Front exhaust bracket snapped,but supported.

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 140,621 miles

Front exhaust bracket snapped,but supported.

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 133,823 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 127,849 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 127,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

wipers split but clearing screen.

Pass 21 May 2010 122,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 118,469 miles

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

steering rack wear/play

Fail 22 May 2009 118,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

steering rack wear/play

Pass 29 Apr 2008 106,050 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 106,050 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2007 89,012 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 88,998 miles

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

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

Front brake pads appear low.

Wiper blades care poor.

Pass 18 May 2006 68,888 miles

Headlamps appear to auto adjust.?????

Rear brakes are noisy at operation.

Small leak at nearside outer driveshaft gaiter.

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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OU03 FDG is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OU03 FDG, 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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OU03 FDG is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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