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PJ03 JCZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

179,484 mi
Last recorded179,484 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 JCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 179,484 miles

low to the ground

vans has exese under seal

Fail 27 Aug 2016 178,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front outer sill damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front outer sill damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 178,426 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside chip in screen o/s

Fail 24 Aug 2016 178,409 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside chip in screen o/s

Pass 8 Jun 2013 170,176 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant low.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 170,176 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant low.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 153,822 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 153,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 142,301 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 118,786 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 118,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 95,961 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 95,628 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 31 Dec 2007 82,426 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 74,211 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 62,180 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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PJ03 JCZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PJ03 JCZ, 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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What year was PJ03 JCZ registered?

PJ03 JCZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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