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AK53 OBJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,569 mi
Last recorded160,569 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 160,569 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 160,518 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake modification unsafe metal brake pipe rubbing on servo vac pipe. metal brake pipe rubbing on resivoure supply pipe to marster cylinder. (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipes .front to rear main brake pipes before the junction of replaced brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 143,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 143,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 142,446 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 142,444 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter area (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 140,862 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front inner rack end

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake comp to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 140,862 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front inner rack end

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake comp to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 138,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 138,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 136,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 112,420 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 85,974 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 85,974 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 85,521 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 81,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,678 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,903 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,855 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 51,983 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 51,983 miles

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

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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AK53 OBJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OBJ, 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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AK53 OBJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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