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AD53 VZA

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,880 mi
Last recorded75,880 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 75,880 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Dec 2018 73,971 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 71,862 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 71,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 70,095 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 70,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 68,478 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 67,135 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 67,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,937 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,477 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)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 63,477 miles

Exhaust has a major 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 60,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 57,580 miles

Nail/screw in N/S/R and O/S/R tyres.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 57,580 miles

Nail/screw in N/S/R and O/S/R tyres.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 53,477 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 53,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,389 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,844 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 35,528 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 35,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 VZA 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 63.6%.

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 VZA, 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 VZA registered?

AD53 VZA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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