MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,198 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
middle section exhaust heat shield loose
n/s front inner tyre edge wearing thin
o/s front brake slightly tight to turn
rear brake adjustment
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
middle section exhaust heat shield loose
n/s front inner tyre edge wearing thin
o/s front brake slightly tight to turn
rear brake adjustment
BRAKE FLUID CHANGE / CORROSION ON O/S/F X ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP MOUNTS / O/S/R TYRE PERRISHING / UNDER TRAY FITTED / SPARE WHEEL MISSING
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
BRAKE FLUID CHANGE / CORROSION ON O/S/F X ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP MOUNTS / O/S/R TYRE PERRISHING / UNDER TRAY FITTED / SPARE WHEEL MISSING
BRAKE PIPES TO CONPENSATOR CORRODING
FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT /
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE
UNDER TRAY FITTED
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
BRAKE PIPES TO CONPENSATOR CORRODING
FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT /
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE
UNDER TRAY FITTED
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
brake fluid level low
n/s/r tyre getting low
slight blow on cat
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/r tyre getting low
slight blow on cat
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK53 OAU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 AK53 OAU, 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 AK53 OAU registered?
AK53 OAU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is AK53 OAU safe to buy?
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