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OV03 XOA

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,875 mi
Last recorded106,875 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 106,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 106,875 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes to rear brake comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe/cat unit (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 103,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake application uneven

Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

all rear brake pipes cleaned and greased

front exhaust mount bar missing

Fail 4 Apr 2018 99,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front exhaust mount bar missing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 94,106 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 94,106 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,815 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,176 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 77,110 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,715 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 70,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,174 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,512 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres getting worn and perished

o/s/f brake disc getting corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 95,900 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Jul 2008 95,900 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,255 miles

both rear brakes snatchy

osf tyre near limit

Fail 6 Jun 2007 23,255 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brakes slightly snatchy

Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,026 miles

front discs corroded

nail in o/s/front tyre

slight crack in o/s/mirror glass

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 XOA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue 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 XOA, 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 XOA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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