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AD03 DXR

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,192 mi
Last recorded66,192 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 66,192 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 66,190 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 64,765 miles

engine under tray fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2023 64,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2022 62,266 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 62,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 57,719 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,233 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 57,233 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 56,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,389 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,069 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,959 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,053 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,864 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear tyer starting to crack up on outer wall

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,752 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,677 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,924 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,369 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,508 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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AD03 DXR is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AD03 DXR, 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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What year was AD03 DXR registered?

AD03 DXR is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is AD03 DXR safe to buy?

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