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XIL 2585

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

261,431 mi
Last recorded261,431 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 2585
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 261,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 261,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger rubbers insecure (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 259,760 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 252,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 252,373 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 239,316 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 239,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 233,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 222,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 222,364 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear side light not working

Pass 13 Mar 2008 192,401 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 192,213 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 159,294 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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XIL 2585 is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XIL 2585, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XIL 2585 registered?

XIL 2585 is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is XIL 2585 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 2585 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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