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RN03 FLB

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,863 mi
Last recorded181,863 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 FLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 181,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear connectors (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 178,318 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 178,295 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 171,234 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2012 155,491 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012
Fail 19 Jan 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010
Fail 15 Sep 2010

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 2 Oct 2009 82,100 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 225,942 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 225,942 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 176,503 miles

play in off side steering rack

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 FLB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RN03 FLB, 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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What year was RN03 FLB registered?

RN03 FLB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is RN03 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN03 FLB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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