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OV03 FJD

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,140 mi
Last recorded148,140 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 FJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 148,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 148,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear junction (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to b/flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from junction to w/compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to rear b/flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from junction to b/compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 147,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 147,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 146,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

crack in lower part of screen

Fail 21 Sep 2017 146,475 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

crack in lower part of screen

Pass 23 Sep 2016 145,228 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 145,225 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 144,125 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 21 Mar 2014 140,943 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 137,541 miles

slight bind offside front brake

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Mar 2012 132,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 125,691 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 125,691 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2010 108,968 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 93,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel getting high

Fail 18 Aug 2009 93,422 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake travel getting high

Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,029 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 58,435 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front bumper has slight damage

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

rear number plate starting to mark

Fail 3 Jul 2007 58,435 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front bumper has slight damage

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

rear number plate starting to mark

Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,814 miles

nearside rear tyre has a flat spot and close to legal limit in this spot

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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OV03 FJD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OV03 FJD, 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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OV03 FJD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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