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AY53 JMU

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,147 mi
Last recorded159,147 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 JMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 159,147 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 152,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 152,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 144,134 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 144,131 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 124,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear Wheel Arch Corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 124,130 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear Wheel Arch Corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 111,704 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 107,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 95,452 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2016 95,451 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting all (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,181 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 78,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 64,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 48,899 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 34,030 miles

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

both front tyres inner edge wearing

corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 16 Dec 2010 29,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,629 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 21,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 21,066 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 16,913 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 12,922 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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AY53 JMU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AY53 JMU, 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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AY53 JMU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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