MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
261,884 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Bumper slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
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)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside frpont side lamp dim
offside front top mount play
rear brake pipes corroding
engine running rough
n/s/f side light dim
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
front windscreen cracked top part
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front windscreen cracked top part
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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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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