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AD53 VXN

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,015 mi
Last recorded94,015 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 94,015 miles

slight play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,095 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 91,095 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 4 at load sensing device (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 87,929 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking passed clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

under tray slightly loose

Fail 1 Feb 2022 87,929 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking passed clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

under tray slightly loose

Pass 8 Feb 2021 84,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 at brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 82,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake load valve x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f head light unit top bracket broken

Fail 30 Jan 2020 82,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake load valve x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f head light unit top bracket broken

Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 72,499 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 68,269 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Exhaust fouling body parts.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Corrosion to sill not within prescribed areas.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,441 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 67,441 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,484 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pipes at comp valve corroded

noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre 11 yrs old

o/s/r tyre 10 yrs old

Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,210 miles

n/s/f tyre H rated all others C rated

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 29 Aug 2013 55,210 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

n/s/f tyre H rated all others C rated

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,652 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,424 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 43,717 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,858 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,366 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 29,890 miles

Front bumper insecure

rear wiper blade missing

slight split in nsf wiper blade

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 VXN 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 77.3%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD53 VXN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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