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AO53 JDJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,625 mi
Last recorded179,625 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 JDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 179,625 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 179,620 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Dec 2019 179,607 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear leaf spring mounts corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease

various places been undersealed

Pass 28 Dec 2018 170,811 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 159,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 to load compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear load compensator has a possible leak/seepage of fluid

Fail 27 Dec 2017 159,343 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and o/s/f chassi holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 to load compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear load compensator has a possible leak/seepage of fluid

Pass 3 Jan 2017 145,491 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal travel

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 130,067 miles

brake pedal travel

Pass 16 Dec 2014 124,380 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 116,505 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 116,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 109,037 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 109,012 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 100,649 miles

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

nearside sidereapeater slight damage

Pass 16 Dec 2010 88,367 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 88,362 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 76,446 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 71,312 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 55,026 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 55,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake binding lightly

rear exhaust silencer bangs into spare wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,412 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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AO53 JDJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO53 JDJ, 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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AO53 JDJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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