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SL03 VST

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

185,131 mi
Last recorded185,131 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 VST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2018 185,131 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes behind exhaust heat shield (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing corroded (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

front number plate starting to deteriorate

offside front brake flexi perished

offside front indicator lens cracked

slight play in offside front steering rack joint

Pass 24 Feb 2017 168,212 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

surface corrosion on both front brake pipes

Fail 23 Feb 2017 168,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

surface corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 26 Feb 2016 159,649 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush starting to slpit (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 159,647 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower suspension arm, rear bush is badly split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush starting to slpit (2.4.G.2)

brake compensator damp

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2014 129,700 miles

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside front anti roll bar bushes are slightly worn

Fail 23 Jul 2014 129,698 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside front anti roll bar bushes are slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 95,166 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 95,161 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,497 miles

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

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

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2010 82,397 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 82,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,655 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,888 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,005 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,481 miles

nearside front indicator lens is cracked.

offside front tyre sidewall is slightly damaged.

Fail 15 Mar 2006 38,337 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front indicator lens cracked.

offside front tyre sidewall has slight damage.

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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SL03 VST is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SL03 VST, 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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SL03 VST is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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