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YD03 VRL

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,782 mi
Last recorded93,782 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 VRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 93,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 93,770 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 91,910 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,162 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,712 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Where entering flexible rubber brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced small crack (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded All 4 metal pipes entering brake limiting valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Both rear tyres, cracked and perished, although not exposing cords or ply.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 86,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Where entering flexible rubber brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced small crack (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded All 4 metal pipes entering brake limiting valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Both rear tyres, cracked and perished, although not exposing cords or ply.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 86,472 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipes entering brake limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 85,947 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 80,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 78,290 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,313 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,834 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 64,628 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 64,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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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YD03 VRL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD03 VRL, 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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YD03 VRL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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