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SA03 FBE

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,119 mi
Last recorded87,119 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 FBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,119 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 87,119 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 84,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,612 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 67,612 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,103 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 60,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,099 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,309 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,151 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,708 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 27,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,780 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 20,780 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

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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SA03 FBE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SA03 FBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA03 FBE registered?

SA03 FBE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is SA03 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 FBE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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