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WG03 PTX

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,951 mi
Last recorded155,951 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 PTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 155,951 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 155,949 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 151,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 142,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 129,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 129,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 118,397 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 118,373 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 106,164 miles

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

both steering rack side tubes slight movement

exhaust system getting rusty

o/s sill getting rusty

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2016 106,087 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres on 1.6mm only on inner edges

both steering rack side tubes slight movement

exhaust system getting rusty

o/s sill getting rusty

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2015 100,654 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 100,654 miles

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 96,186 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre is becoming perished

Pass 29 Jan 2013 91,261 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,619 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,573 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,458 miles

slight wear in n/s rack end

Pass 23 Feb 2009 66,126 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,045 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,627 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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WG03 PTX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WG03 PTX, 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 WG03 PTX registered?

WG03 PTX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is WG03 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG03 PTX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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