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AD53 VWT

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,282 mi
Last recorded152,282 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 152,282 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 145,280 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 145,280 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 140,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2016 140,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 133,451 miles

Both front brake flexis slightly perished

n/s dppr mirror slightly insucure

n/s/f outer cv gaitor perished

o/s/f tyre at 2mm and worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 127,780 miles

1of5 of high level brake light not working

both headlight outer lenes damaged

nearside front indicator outer lens damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2014 127,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

1of5 of high level brake light not working

both headlight outer lenes damaged

both wiper blades split on ends

nearside front indicator outer lens damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 120,841 miles

both headlight outer lenes cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

one segment of high level brake light not working

slight damage to nearside front indicator lens

Fail 11 Mar 2013 120,841 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both headlight outer lenes cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

one segment of high level brake light not working

slight damage to nearside front indicator lens

Pass 23 Feb 2012 110,705 miles

nearside rear tyre has small gouge in outer wall

Pass 17 Feb 2011 95,888 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 95,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside wiper split on ends

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2010 86,937 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear door (tailgate) does not open but iss not latched at base. Door is secure.

Slight insecurity in nearside front bumper mounting.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 86,937 miles

Offside rear door (tailgate) does not open but iss not latched at base. Door is secure.

Slight insecurity in nearside front bumper mounting.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 78,363 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 61,959 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade is split on both ends.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 61,959 miles

Nearside wiper blade is split on both ends.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,975 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 47,975 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 VWT is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

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

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