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AD53 VWB

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,084 mi
Last recorded137,084 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 137,084 miles

Front alloy wheels fitted to front of vehicle at time test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear steel wheels fitted to rear of vehicle at time of test

exhaust exit side of vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2018 137,072 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has been lowered

Fail 11 Sep 2018 136,971 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 8 Sep 2017 121,029 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 121,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 120,111 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lowers (2.7.4)

both front tyres split on inner side walls, advise replacement

note; limited suspension travel on front end

Fail 15 Mar 2016 120,111 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lowers (2.7.4)

both front tyres split on inner side walls, advise replacement

note; limited suspension travel on front end

Pass 15 Mar 2015 115,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes slightly rusty

broken exhaust bracket but still secure

Fail 14 Mar 2015 115,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pipes slightly rusty

broken exhaust bracket but still secure

Pass 20 Mar 2014 107,724 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 107,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 102,994 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 90,874 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 84,250 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 84,249 miles

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

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

nearside rear light cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,499 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 76,499 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front bumper cracked/broken

near side rear lamp cracked

near side rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,116 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 62,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil low

front bumper trim loose

rear brakes squeek

rear bumper broken

Fail 28 Jan 2008 40,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear bumper broken

Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,992 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

rear bumper broken

Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,821 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 VWB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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