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RV03 AEE

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,550 mi
Last recorded93,550 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 AEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 90,258 miles

spare wheel corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,145 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 88,139 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,313 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 85,313 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 83,588 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 83,588 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,393 miles

Both front tyres perished on inside

Nearside handbrake reading slightly low

Offside seatbelt stiff to release

Offside wiper distorted

Rear wiper split

Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,788 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 71,788 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 65,913 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit on edges and in poor condition.

Offside rear tyre perished, split, wearing on edges and in poor condition.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 65,913 miles

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit on edges and in poor condition.

Offside rear tyre perished, split, wearing on edges and in poor condition.

Slight blow from centre exhaust, corroded and thin.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,739 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,585 miles

Front discs lipped on edges.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 52,585 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wiper blade split.

Front discs lipped on edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,241 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside front brake hose starting to perish

Fail 18 Feb 2013 46,241 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside front brake hose starting to perish

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,995 miles

Both front and rear wiper blades.

Front number plate cracked.

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,234 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre inner wall

Front number plate in poor condition

Front tyres low on inner edges

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2010 26,854 miles

Front number plate starting to seperate and in poor condition

Front pads starting to wear low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,854 miles

Front number plate starting to seperate and in poor condition

Front pads starting to wear low

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,211 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 22,211 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,152 miles

Rear silencer losing first skin

Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 10,985 miles

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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RV03 AEE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV03 AEE, 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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RV03 AEE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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