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RF03 GTU

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,180 mi
Last recorded124,180 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 GTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 124,180 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 115,052 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 115,046 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear brakes on imbalance limit nearside low effort

rear exhaust box missing

Pass 20 Feb 2019 105,936 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 105,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 98,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mount on catalytic convertor has broken - still supported ok.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Surface corrosion to sill

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Surface corrosion to sill

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 92,454 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 84,870 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 84,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 78,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

engine oil leaks

Fail 2 Dec 2014 78,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

engine oil leaks

Pass 16 Nov 2013 72,945 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2012 65,842 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,322 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 52,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,027 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 46,027 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,972 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

under body shield fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,538 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 23,852 miles

Front brake pad linings wearing low. †NSF tyre wall damaged.

Inner Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,852 miles

Front brake pad linings wearing low. †NSF tyre wall damaged.

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

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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RF03 GTU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RF03 GTU, 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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RF03 GTU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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