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YU03 TRV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,441 mi
Last recorded193,441 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 TRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 193,441 miles

Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front top mount bush

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front damage to offside mirror

Offside Front top mount bush

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 193,393 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount bush

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front top mount bush

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 185,416 miles

Offside Mirror slight crack

Fail 9 Mar 2018 185,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Mirror slight crack

Pass 25 Feb 2017 177,381 miles

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 177,355 miles

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 161,574 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 144,015 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 130,503 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 114,647 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2011 101,359 miles

grease on brake pipes

Fail 8 Aug 2011 101,359 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

grease on brake pipes

Fail 20 Sep 2010 91,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 91,091 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 82,861 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,790 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 26,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,122 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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YU03 TRV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YU03 TRV, 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 YU03 TRV registered?

YU03 TRV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is YU03 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 TRV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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