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AK53 OBL

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,231 mi
Last recorded150,231 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 150,231 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise parking brake require ments only just met

Pass 4 Aug 2015 131,785 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 126,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 125,974 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

front indicators fading

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside front floor pan corroding

rear section of exhaust relaced by straight piece of pipe.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 119,846 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 119,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 110,198 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 99,941 miles

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

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

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)

os drive shaft weight insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2010 86,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front disc worn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front disc worn

Fail 20 Oct 2010 86,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front disc worn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front disc worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 72,123 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 72,123 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,533 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 35,626 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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AK53 OBL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AK53 OBL, 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 OBL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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