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AD53 VYZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,839 mi
Last recorded121,839 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 121,839 miles

Auxiliary belt is cracking

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm, and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe crossing on axle beam, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe crossing to offside, rear one [of the two pipes], corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear wheel/brake is noisy on rotation, advise investigation into source of sound

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, and worn on inner and outer edges, 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside drive shaft has a repair

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded lower front of engine bay (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front suspension top mounts have some lift

Fail 9 Nov 2021 121,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe crossing to offside, front one [of the two pipes] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe crossing to offside on axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Auxiliary belt is cracking

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm, and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe crossing on axle beam, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe crossing to offside, rear one [of the two pipes], corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear wheel/brake is noisy on rotation, advise investigation into source of sound

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, and worn on inner and outer edges, 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside drive shaft has a repair

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded lower front of engine bay (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front suspension top mounts have some lift

Pass 8 Oct 2020 118,801 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking

Front suspension strut top mount has lift, near and offside

Item stuck to windscreen, not materially affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside door handle has some damage

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at front of front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near and offside pipe on axle beam, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing light does not work

Fail 9 Sep 2020 118,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Auxiliary belt cracking

Front suspension strut top mount has lift, on near and offside

Item stuck to windscreen, but not materially affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside door handle has some damage

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at front of front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near and offside pipe on axle beam corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 111,950 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 98,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top mounting slight play

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and offside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper [all four brake pipes to brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 98,542 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top mounting slight play

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and offside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper [all four brake pipes to brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

both rear loading doors cannot be opened from outside

Pass 25 Oct 2017 98,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 98,511 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,868 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,809 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 76,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,918 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,103 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 60,386 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 60,379 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear lower sidelight not working.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,139 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 VYZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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