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SX03 CLV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,358 mi
Last recorded80,358 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 CLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 80,358 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 80,347 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 74,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 67,456 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,118 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 63,082 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2013 59,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,152 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,014 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 55,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,048 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 47,045 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,851 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,304 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 31,346 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 May 2006 28,661 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 28,661 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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SX03 CLV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SX03 CLV, 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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What year was SX03 CLV registered?

SX03 CLV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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