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WP03 TOA

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

180,428 mi
Last recorded180,428 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 TOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 180,428 miles

both front top shock bushes worn

front wish bone arm bushes worn and in poor condition

o/s front tyre low and in poor condition

o/s front tyre near limit of 1.6mm

o/s rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2017 180,428 miles

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)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (4.1.E.1)

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

both front top shock bushes worn

front wish bone arm bushes worn and in poor condition

o/s front tyre low and in poor condition

o/s front tyre near limit of 1.6mm

o/s rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2016 170,235 miles

both front lower arm bushes in poor condition

n/s front tyre in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2016 170,235 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm bushes in poor condition

n/s front tyre in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2015 162,089 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 162,089 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack gaiter split BOTH (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 151,942 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 151,942 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 137,722 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 137,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 124,686 miles

both front flexi brake hoses in poor condition

both front wish bone arm rear bushes worn

exhaust front bracket broken

Fail 14 Sep 2012 124,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front flexi brake hoses in poor condition

both front wish bone arm rear bushes worn

exhaust front bracket broken

Pass 24 Sep 2011 112,011 miles

rear brake pipes in poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2011 112,011 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2010 95,607 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 95,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 88,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 88,217 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine aux drive belt deterated

Pass 21 Jan 2009 261,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 260,872 miles

play in top strut mount

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2007 198,740 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 158,370 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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WP03 TOA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WP03 TOA, 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 WP03 TOA registered?

WP03 TOA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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