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WD03 FKX

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,639 mi
Last recorded169,639 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 FKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 169,639 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2022 169,631 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in door shut x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 163,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns sills in areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

certain areas heavealy under sealed

osr and nsr back quater panel corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 163,682 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill incorrectly welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components corroded and dangerous to use (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns sills in areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

certain areas heavealy under sealed

osr and nsr back quater panel corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2021 163,667 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake valve area chassis excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor insufficient weld to repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded tow bar (do not use) (6.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered heavily with grease/under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

previous underside weld repairs covered with under seal

Pass 14 Jun 2019 159,070 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 159,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 154,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 154,111 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 148,464 miles

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

all steel brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 8 Jun 2017 148,364 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2 (5.2.6)

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

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

all steel brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 9 Jun 2016 145,171 miles

brake pipes heavily coated in grease

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

tow bar corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 145,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake pipes heavily coated in grease

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

tow bar corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 140,365 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 140,365 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 135,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 129,938 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 129,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 122,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 111,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,723 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,145 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 78,065 miles

NSF wiper blade slight smearing, but not effecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 78,065 miles

NSF wiper blade slight smearing, but not effecting drivers view of the road.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 66,991 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 51,080 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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WD03 FKX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WD03 FKX, 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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WD03 FKX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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