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RO03 WCJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

209,445 mi
Last recorded209,445 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 WCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 209,445 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 118,113 miles

both rear tyres are close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jun 2014 173,617 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 173,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 170,656 miles

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

emmesions aborted due to engine noise

Pass 9 Jul 2012 167,796 miles

o/s drive shaft balance weight insucure

Fail 5 Jul 2012 167,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s drive shaft balance weight insucure

o/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 8 Jul 2011 165,581 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 165,571 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to metal brake pipes at rear to flexible hoses

Pass 10 Jul 2010 163,426 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 161,261 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 161,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear metal brake pipes rusty

temporary repair on front exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2008 159,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 150,673 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 118,782 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wiper motor -automatic parking faulty needs attention

Pass 10 Mar 2006 118,782 miles

front wiper motor -automatic parking faulty needs attention

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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RO03 WCJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RO03 WCJ, 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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RO03 WCJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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