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RD03 ZXS

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,581 mi
Last recorded197,581 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 ZXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 197,581 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 197,581 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 190,102 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 190,102 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 183,203 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 162,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

hand brake slow to releace

Pass 18 Jul 2009 162,040 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

hand brake slow to releace

Pass 17 Jul 2008 123,200 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 93,738 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 70,707 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 70,707 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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RD03 ZXS is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RD03 ZXS, 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 RD03 ZXS registered?

RD03 ZXS is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is RD03 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD03 ZXS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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