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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
damage to offside front outer sill
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe across the rear slight corrosion
Offside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorating
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
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
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
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust middle section has slight leak
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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)
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?
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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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