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AU53 WGO

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,887 mi
Last recorded88,887 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 88,887 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

under tray fitted covering testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2018 86,665 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect certain items

Fail 13 Jan 2018 86,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect certain items

Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,058 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 85,053 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement off side rear (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight binding/dragging both front wheels

Fail 14 Sep 2016 85,053 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight binding/dragging both front wheels

Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin compared to offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge with small split no inner construction found at time of test

Rear axle brake imbalance high advise further investigation

Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,090 miles

fron t exhaust heat shield loose

slight corrosion stating on off side eae brake pipe toback plate

Fail 15 Sep 2014 79,090 miles

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

fron t exhaust heat shield loose

slight corrosion stating on off side eae brake pipe toback plate

Fail 12 Sep 2013 75,024 miles

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

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

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

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

slight drag near side front wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,024 miles

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

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

slight drag near side front wheel

Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,272 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 69,272 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,597 miles

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

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Fail 23 Sep 2011 63,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,268 miles

corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes to both back plates

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,723 miles

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

nearside front tyre becoming worn on inside edge

rear brake valve very slightly damp around seal

Fail 16 Sep 2009 50,613 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate condition poor

front to rear & centre rear brake pipes becoming corroded

nearside front tyre becoming worn on inside edge

rear brake valve very slightly damp around seal

Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,494 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,693 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,269 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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AU53 WGO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AU53 WGO, 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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AU53 WGO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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