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YB03 WGW

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,772 mi
Last recorded73,772 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 WGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2022 73,772 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi hose to load sensor unit (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear load sensor unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully inspected (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure drivers door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield detached

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not fully inspected (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 64,911 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 62,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to an from load valve and across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 62,741 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to an from load valve and across axle (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jan 2019 61,153 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,710 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 59,694 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,079 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 58,079 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 55,979 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,129 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 54,129 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,762 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 53,760 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,169 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 52,167 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,584 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,832 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

travle on foot peddle

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,902 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,555 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 34,555 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 24,302 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 21,945 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,945 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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YB03 WGW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YB03 WGW, 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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YB03 WGW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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