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WG03 XPU

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,791 mi
Last recorded59,791 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 XPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 59,791 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 58,992 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 58,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 58,610 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 57,810 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 57,810 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 56,817 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,695 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 55,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Floor corroded and Hole where front subframe fixing. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in exhaust pipe out of centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

N/S Floor pan corroded 2 places.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks top casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 54,849 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 54,849 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 53,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 53,384 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 52,323 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 51,452 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 51,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,368 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 50,365 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 48,031 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 45,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,550 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 43,547 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 39,486 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 39,457 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 33,971 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 33,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 29,267 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,661 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 20,228 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 16,797 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 XPU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

WG03 XPU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is WG03 XPU safe to buy?

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