MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Spare wheel carrier fractured (6.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
rear underside slightly corroded
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material many (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive repairs undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive repairs undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside drive shaft counter balance weight insecure
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe next to hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around door latch plate (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around door latch plate (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside front drive shaft balance weight is insecure
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded - two areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine cover fitted
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
engine cover fitted
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
4 x metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear load valve
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
4 x metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear load valve
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
adv o/s front tyre worn on outer edge
adv unable to see thickness of front inner brake pads/advise they are checked with wheels removed.
n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.
slight damage/distortion to n/s/r inner road wheel.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.
slight damage/distortion to n/s/r inner road wheel.
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AD53 VYT is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 VYT, 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 VYT is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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