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AD53 VVZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,533 mi
Last recorded229,533 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2017 229,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 224,597 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 219,508 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 211,069 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside park brake slightly weak

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 17 Sep 2014 211,041 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside park brake slightly weak

offside front tyre badly perished and may need replacing soon

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2013 200,301 miles

chip in cen tre of windscreen

o/s/f lower suspension arm deteriated

Pass 1 Sep 2012 188,858 miles

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

play in both front upper strut mounts

Pass 10 Sep 2011 49,174 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 174,159 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

excess travel on handbrake lever

Pass 6 Sep 2010 153,679 miles

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

N/S/F inner cv boot gaiter split

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 123,428 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 123,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 94,486 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 94,486 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,915 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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AD53 VVZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

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

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