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AO53 JDK

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,211 mi
Last recorded136,211 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 136,211 miles

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

crack in nearside of screen

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 20 Jul 2023 128,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 119,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 110,535 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 108,846 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 108,846 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 107,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,532 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 104,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 101,487 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,512 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 97,512 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,085 miles

Nearside front top shock mount has play

Offside front top shock mount has play

Slight blow on front section of exhaust

Under vechile very dirty

Fail 13 Mar 2015 94,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front top shock mount has play

Offside front top shock mount has play

Slight blow on front section of exhaust

Under vechile very dirty

Pass 2 Dec 2013 82,633 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner & outer edges of tread area

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

O/S/F tyre is wearing low on inner edge of tread area

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

Surface corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Dec 2012 78,027 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,599 miles

front tyres wearing

play in both top leg mtgs

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2010 62,100 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,598 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,647 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 JDK is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO53 JDK, 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 JDK is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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