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RA03 DKE

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,543 mi
Last recorded172,543 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 DKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 172,543 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 167,892 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 167,890 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 163,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 163,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 159,719 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 159,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 155,744 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 155,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 150,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 146,624 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 138,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 138,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 124,662 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 124,662 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 109,024 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 94,006 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 94,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 72,780 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 72,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2006 52,426 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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RA03 DKE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RA03 DKE, 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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RA03 DKE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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