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RF03 SSZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

255,256 mi
Last recorded255,256 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 SSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 255,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 251,452 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 243,561 miles

rear exhaust req att soon

Fail 14 Jun 2011 243,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front side lights dim

rear exhaust req att soon

Pass 10 Jun 2010 237,384 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2010 237,380 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2009 191,601 miles

slight oil leak

spare wheel carrier bracket bent and seized up

Fail 18 Jun 2009 191,601 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

little reserve travel on handbrake

nearside front pads getting low

slight oil leak

spare wheel carrier bracket bent and seized up

very slight bind n/s/front footbrake

Pass 20 Jun 2008 142,616 miles

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

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

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

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

cut on outer sidewall of offside rear tyre,no cord showing

handbrake lever has slight side to side movement

nearside washer jet inop but offside jet provides sufficient to clear screen

offside headlamp slightly loose on bottom mount/fixing

Fail 20 Jun 2008 142,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut on outer sidewall of offside rear tyre,no cord showing

handbrake lever has slight side to side movement

nearside washer jet inop but offside jet provides sufficient to clear screen

offside headlamp slightly loose on bottom mount/fixing

Pass 28 Jun 2007 99,937 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 98,892 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2006 52,702 miles

some travell in handbrake

slight imbalance in front brakes

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 SSZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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