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VA03 NBN

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,636 mi
Last recorded178,636 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 NBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 178,636 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 178,636 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 168,717 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 168,717 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 159,339 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 159,339 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 149,539 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 149,533 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 139,249 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 139,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 132,288 miles

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

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

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

n/s front steering rack slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2012 127,485 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 127,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 117,840 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 109,299 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 97,508 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 93,475 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 87,645 miles

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

damage to offside rear bumper

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer door handle loose

Fail 31 Jul 2007 87,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake fluid level between minimum and maximum

damage to offside rear bumper

grinding noise from front brakes when sevice brake is applied

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside door outer handle loose

Pass 4 Jul 2006 66,834 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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VA03 NBN is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VA03 NBN, 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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VA03 NBN is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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