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AF53 WJV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,651 mi
Last recorded159,651 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 159,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 159,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 152,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 143,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear footbrake performance low

Fail 13 Sep 2016 143,347 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear footbrake performance low

Pass 18 Nov 2015 139,256 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 137,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

handbrake low at offside rear advise repair

Pass 19 Aug 2013 122,437 miles

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2012 109,679 miles

advise rear brake ajustment

Pass 19 Aug 2011 103,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 92,608 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 85,830 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2008 80,467 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 79,393 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 66,072 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 51,584 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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AF53 WJV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF53 WJV, 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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AF53 WJV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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