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SA03 LKB

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,101 mi
Last recorded103,101 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 LKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 103,101 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear springs and sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

handbrake has little reserved travell

Fail 10 Sep 2018 103,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear springs and sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

handbrake has little reserved travell

Pass 13 Sep 2017 95,883 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 95,882 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect all sections of metal brake piping fully due to applied protection [grease]

Pass 17 Sep 2015 87,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR FIXTURE (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT NOISE

OIL RESIDUE EVIDENT AT REAR BRAKE LOAD VALVE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR FIXTURE (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 86,746 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front ex mount is detached

Pass 17 Sep 2013 84,045 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 82,403 miles

Airbag light displayed.

Brake pipes at rear load valve corroded.

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

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

O/S/F Tyre inner edge worn.

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

Pass 13 May 2011 79,528 miles

Airbag light displayed

Brake pipes at rear load valve corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R Lens cracked.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 76,348 miles

Airbag light displayed.

Footbrake travel.

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Fail 20 May 2010 76,348 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Airbag light displayed.

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

Footbrake travel.

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 72,411 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 72,411 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

drive belt cracked

near side front flasher lamp cracked

near side front tyre worn

pass wiper blade torn

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,652 miles

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

air bag light on

chip in off side rear lens

near side front tyre worn

off side rear tyre worn at edges and nail in tread

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 LKB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SA03 LKB, 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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SA03 LKB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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