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WV03 OEZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,290 mi
Last recorded160,290 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 OEZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2023 160,290 miles

Brake valve leaking load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

possible fuel leak front of engine

Pass 30 Aug 2022 151,429 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 151,429 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 148,908 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel noisy when rotated

Fail 2 Sep 2021 148,908 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all four running to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

o/s/r wheel noisy when rotated

Fail 20 Aug 2021 148,855 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all runing to o s r compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 148,819 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185/65x14 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2017 147,922 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 147,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle very corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 147,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle very corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 145,671 miles

Near side constant velocity gaitor poor condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2015 144,024 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 144,019 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 134,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 134,939 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 118,333 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 102,719 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,439 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 69,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 43,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 43,601 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 29,913 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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WV03 OEZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WV03 OEZ, 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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WV03 OEZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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