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WJ03 YWR

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,813 mi
Last recorded138,813 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 YWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 138,813 miles

front and rear exhaust corroded and weak in places

near side rear tyre on limits 1.6 mil

off side rear tyre worn on outer edges

pin hole in centre exhaust

Fail 5 Apr 2012 138,813 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front and rear exhaust corroded and weak in places

near side rear tyre on limits 1.6 mil

off side rear tyre worn on outer edges

pin hole in centre exhaust

Pass 1 Apr 2011 125,425 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2011 125,425 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 111,289 miles

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

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

nearside front indicator lense cracked.

offside mirror lense cracked not effecting view.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 111,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

nearside front indicator lense cracked.

offside mirror lense cracked not effecting view.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 98,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 85,063 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 85,063 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 70,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 70,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 55,781 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 55,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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WJ03 YWR is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 WJ03 YWR, 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 WJ03 YWR registered?

WJ03 YWR is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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