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R19 PON

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,331 mi
Last recorded38,331 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 PON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 38,331 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 37,303 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 36,191 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 34,404 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 34,404 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 31,280 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 26,659 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 21,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 15,243 miles

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2017 10,065 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 8,888 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 8,635 miles

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 8,397 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 8,089 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 7,862 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 7,413 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 6,888 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,317 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 5,720 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 4,946 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2006 3,595 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 3,595 miles

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

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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R19 PON is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R19 PON, 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 R19 PON registered?

R19 PON is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is R19 PON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R19 PON shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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