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VN03 YVV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,428 mi
Last recorded135,428 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 YVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 135,428 miles

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

Offside Front STRONGLY ADVISE;TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD AREA.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 135,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front STRONGLY ADVISE;TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD AREA.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 126,966 miles

BOTH FRONT UPPER DAMPER MOUNTS WORN.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 119,671 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Slight nearside rear brake bind.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2014 112,129 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside and nearside front suspention damper mounts worn.

Offside front brake binding .

Pass 28 May 2014 112,129 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside and nearside front suspention damper mounts worn.

Offside front brake binding .

Pass 24 May 2013 104,527 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 104,527 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2012 97,695 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 95,107 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2010 85,790 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 85,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2009 75,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 75,031 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 65,313 miles

brakes are noisey

Fail 29 May 2008 65,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brakes are noisey

Pass 23 May 2007 52,498 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 52,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 43,620 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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VN03 YVV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VN03 YVV, 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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VN03 YVV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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