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AD53 VWY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,255 mi
Last recorded112,255 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 112,255 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 104,733 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

slight grab from front brakes

Pass 3 Dec 2013 94,768 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

general brake pipe corrosion

slight grab o/s/r brake

Pass 12 Dec 2012 85,770 miles

All brake pipes slight corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front discs pitted

o/s/f seat belt slight fluff

Fail 7 Dec 2012 85,551 miles

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

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

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

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

All brake pipes slight corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front discs pitted

o/s/f seat belt slight fluff

Pass 7 Dec 2011 76,815 miles

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

rear service brake imbalanced by 30%

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 20 Dec 2010 69,490 miles

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

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

offside lower tail light inoperative

Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,119 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

exhaust front heatshield insecure

offside lower tail light bulb inopperative

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 22 Dec 2008 51,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust section poorly aligned

Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,115 miles

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

h/lamp automatic adjusters sticking slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,791 miles

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

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 VWY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

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

Is AD53 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 VWY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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