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AD53 VYY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,036 mi
Last recorded154,036 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 154,036 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

damage to offside front outer sill

Fail 22 Jul 2026 154,011 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

damage to offside front outer sill

Pass 19 Jul 2025 150,615 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes going into the hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe across the axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2025 150,585 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Lower Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes going into the hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe across the axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2024 148,327 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothy front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty sticks (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on outer edge, will soon be through to the structure (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brak pipe going into the hose is corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2024 148,327 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked and delaminated (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothy front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on outer edge, will soon be through to the structure (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brak pipe going into the hose is corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2023 146,264 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

damage to nearside rear light lens

damage to rear bumper

front brakes imbalance ON LIMIT

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside front brake pipe at brake hose rusty

oil leak from oil pump

Fail 24 May 2023 146,256 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes from rear brake hoses to load valve at load valve (x2) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes from unions to load valve at load valve (x2) (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from union to load valve at load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

damage to nearside rear light lens

damage to rear bumper

front brakes imbalance ON LIMIT

offside front brake pipe rusty at brake hose

oil leak oil pump

Pass 8 Mar 2022 141,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 137,339 miles

Brake pipe across the rear slight corrosion

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2018 134,087 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 130,361 miles

Both sides rear brake pipes slight corrosion and the pipes at the load sensing valve

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Front Wear in steering tie rod inner joint

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2016 126,658 miles

Both sides rear brake pipes slight corrosion

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

Front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion at the rear

Slight wear nearside front steering tie rod inner joint

Fail 17 Feb 2016 126,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (3.7.B.5b)

Both sides rear brake pipes slight corrosion

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

Front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion at the rear

Slight wear nearside front steering tie rod inner joint

Pass 18 Feb 2015 123,077 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 119,611 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 116,002 miles

Exhaust middle section has slight leak

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 111,917 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 107,849 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 64,352 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 47,473 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 47,467 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 VYY 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 72.7%.

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 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 VYY, 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 VYY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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