2003 Volkswagen Caddy · 1,184 MOT tests
2003 Volkswagen Caddy reliability
2003 Volkswagen Caddys fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 Caddy years (1,184 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- 41.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 135,606
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,184
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: about average for its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.4% of tests fail here (145% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy
Fail rate by area
- Brakes20.9%
- Lights and electrics20.8%
- Suspension17.7%
- Body, chassis and structure15.4%
- Tyres8.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8%
- Seat belts and airbags6.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 5.49%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.15%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 4.9%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.22%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.89%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (26.94%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.19%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.93%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.76%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.33%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2003 Volkswagen Caddys fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 Caddy years (1,184 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6% of tests), service brakes uneven across an axle (5.49% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (5.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Volkswagen Caddy shows 135,606 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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