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RF03 SUH

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

220,841 mi
Last recorded220,841 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 SUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 220,841 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight play ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 220,841 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight play ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 220,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Lower windscreen damage outside zone a, more than 40 mm diam but not considered to interfere with drivers view

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play both inner steering arms n/s and o/s (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 220,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Lower windscreen damage outside zone a, more than 40 mm diam but not considered to interfere with drivers view

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play both inner steering arms n/s and o/s (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 219,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod arm has play

Offside Front inner tie rod arm has play

Fail 5 Apr 2016 219,630 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod arm has play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front inner tie rod arm has play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 210,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 204,987 miles

rim front rear damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2013 234,987 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rim front rear damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2012 198,102 miles

both front inner steering arm joint play

front reg plate crack and bumper damage

offside front side light dim

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 198,089 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front inner steering arm joint play

front reg plate crack and bumper damage

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

nearside wiper split

offside front side light dim

offside rear footbrake weak

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside trackrod end ball joint slight play

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2011 174,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 152,977 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 129,570 miles

***Strong Advise*** Nearside front top mount play

***Strong Advise*** Offside front top mount play

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2009 129,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

***Strong Advise*** Nearside front top mount play

***Strong Advise*** Offside front top mount play

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 116,996 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

off side rear light unit broken

play in both top mounts

rear bumper cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2007 95,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 60,938 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 60,936 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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 SUH is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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