MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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
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
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
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Spare tyre defective
rear bumper broken
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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