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WL03 MVW

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,282 mi
Last recorded83,282 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 MVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 83,282 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 83,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 82,250 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 82,248 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 78,999 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 78,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 78,953 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and O/S/R outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ON LIMIT (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 74,938 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 74,534 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on offside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,598 miles

Damage to bumper Offside front

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on upper Offside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 67,961 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 62,265 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 56,711 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 50,579 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 50,579 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,001 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle corroded

slight binding in Nsr wheel

Fail 1 Aug 2013 38,942 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle corroded

slight binding in Nsr wheel

Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,244 miles

corrosion on rear axle and rear exhuast corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,626 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 27,663 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,205 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,579 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 13,065 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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WL03 MVW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WL03 MVW, 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 WL03 MVW registered?

WL03 MVW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is WL03 MVW safe to buy?

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