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AD53 DGY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,080 mi
Last recorded150,080 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 150,080 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 140,658 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding

Handbrake high but not to stop

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the inner side wall

Nearside Rear Wheel arch top corroded but not with-in

Fail 24 May 2016 140,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

HANDBRAKE HIGH NOT TO STOP

Nearside Front TYRE CUT IN INNER SIDE WALL

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH TOP CORRODED NOT WITH-IN

Pass 5 Feb 2015 134,955 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 134,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 125,613 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 119,469 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 119,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 111,767 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 104,009 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 94,887 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 86,179 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 86,178 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 77,265 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 69,827 miles

front bumper damaged on n/s but no sharp or protruding edges

n/shead light mounting broken but temp repair made

rear brakes make harsh noise when applied recommend service/repair asap

Fail 30 Jan 2007 69,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

front bumper is damaged on the nearside but has no shape or protruding edges that may be of danger to other road users

rear brakes make a harsh noise when applied, recommend service/ repair ASAP

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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AD53 DGY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD53 DGY, 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 AD53 DGY registered?

AD53 DGY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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