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RY03 PHV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

261,884 mi
Last recorded261,884 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 PHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 261,884 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 261,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 257,545 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 257,537 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 255,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 253,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 253,869 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear in clip next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear in clips next to fuel tank and from load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 251,479 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 251,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 239,681 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 239,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 226,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 226,912 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 215,287 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 204,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 204,149 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 197,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Mar 2014 197,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Mar 2013 194,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside frpont side lamp dim

Pass 27 Mar 2012 193,169 miles

offside front top mount play

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2011 191,477 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 191,274 miles

engine running rough

n/s/f side light dim

Fail 12 Jul 2010 191,264 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

centre brake light partially works

engine running rough

nearside front side light dim

offside rear footbrake and handbrake low reading

Pass 6 Jul 2009 168,773 miles

front windscreen cracked top part

Fail 6 Jul 2009 168,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front windscreen cracked top part

Pass 9 Jul 2008 154,939 miles

middle rear seat belt socket has outer case missing

o/s/f headlight cracked and condensated

rear door hard to open and shut.

slight play found at steering wheel

spare wheel carrier not very secure

Fail 8 Jul 2008 154,938 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

middle rear seat belt socket has outer case missing

o/s/f headlight cracked and condensated

rear door hard to open and shut.

slight play found at steering wheel

Pass 17 Jul 2007 118,773 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 118,771 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

plastic trim missing from o/s/r seatbelt stalk

Pass 18 Jul 2006 89,138 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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RY03 PHV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RY03 PHV, 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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RY03 PHV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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