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AD53 VXW

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

181,923 mi
Last recorded181,923 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 181,923 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 174,133 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 174,056 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 168,585 miles

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

o/s outer sill welded

suspension lowering kit fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 168,491 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s outer sill welded

suspension lowering kit fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 161,209 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 161,209 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 149,583 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 149,582 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 139,932 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 139,931 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 129,763 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 129,760 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front pads check recomended

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 118,882 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 118,881 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder

Pass 16 May 2013 111,266 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 111,266 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 100,382 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 May 2012 100,382 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 88,553 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 88,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,029 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 72,989 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,120 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,221 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,848 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 VXW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

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

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