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AD53 VVE

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,323 mi
Last recorded102,323 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 102,323 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 56,651 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both sides rear wheel arches corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside lens damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 5,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material complete rear system (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 5,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material complete rear system (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 252,847 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 250,890 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all four pipes in to rear brake compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 208,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 and rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil rear brake compensator valve (3.6.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 208,374 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 and rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil rear brake compensator valve (3.6.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 166,640 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 125,587 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake load sensing valve damp possible leak starting advise keep a close eye on brake fluid level

Pass 20 Sep 2013 97,178 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 96,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 69,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,611 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,051 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,546 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,715 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,027 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 33,027 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,744 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 20,417 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brakes noisey in application

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 VVE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD53 VVE, 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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AD53 VVE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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