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RN03 CYL

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,779 mi
Last recorded142,779 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 CYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2021 142,779 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front top mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 140,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 136,642 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 131,544 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 131,542 miles

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 component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 126,912 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 121,585 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 105,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 96,887 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,622 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2011 82,521 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front bumper damaged

front exhaust repaired

Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise to adjust rear brakes

bumpers repaired with tape

front inner tyres worn

lift in front upper suspension mountings

Fail 2 Sep 2010 74,000 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise to adjust rear brakes

bumpers repaired with tape

front inner tyres worn

lift in front upper suspension mountings

Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,010 miles

front wheels slightly tight to spin

Fail 26 Aug 2009 65,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 18 Aug 2008 57,758 miles

front brake discs wearing,nearside brake discs wearing low

Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,986 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inside edge

Fail 31 Aug 2007 46,986 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing low on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,280 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 36,280 miles

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

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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RN03 CYL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RN03 CYL, 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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RN03 CYL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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