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RL03 DJF

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,807 mi
Last recorded157,807 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 DJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2016 157,807 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2016 157,807 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 150,493 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 142,125 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 142,125 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 134,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 134,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 128,433 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 119,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 100,124 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 100,124 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,710 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 90,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 83,032 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

divers mirror cracked

spare wheel missing

Pass 7 Feb 2008 83,032 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

divers mirror cracked

spare wheel missing

Pass 3 Feb 2007 62,741 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

front brake pads and discs wearing

offside rear tyre cracked on inner side wall and low on tread

Pass 22 Aug 2006 53,309 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 53,304 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RL03 DJF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RL03 DJF, 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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RL03 DJF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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