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VK03 UEY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,130 mi
Last recorded164,130 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 UEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 164,130 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 164,068 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 155,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 146,895 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 146,884 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 137,243 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 137,242 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 130,913 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 130,912 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 124,081 miles

adv some panel damage n/s

Pass 15 Feb 2010 120,822 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 120,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

adv exhaust rear corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 111,941 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 103,469 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 91,577 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 80,814 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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VK03 UEY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VK03 UEY, 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 VK03 UEY registered?

VK03 UEY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is VK03 UEY safe to buy?

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