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RL03 DLY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,040 mi
Last recorded128,040 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 DLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2010 128,040 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 128,040 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 107,645 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 107,645 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Both wiper blades deteriorated.

Left-hand front brake slow to operate.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Screw in right-hand front tyre.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 89,981 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 88,381 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2007 60,427 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 60,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DLY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL03 DLY registered?

RL03 DLY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is RL03 DLY safe to buy?

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