MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front, Middle and Rear (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody surface rust
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner rear rubber-bush starting to unbond from inner metal-sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner rear rubber-bush starting to unbond from inner metal-sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
All tyres pershing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 near junction box (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
All tyres pershing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 near junction box (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brakes out of balance
rear brakes very noisy in opperation
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brakes out of balance
rear brakes very noisy in opperation
front discs and pads worn low
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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BD53 LNE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 BD53 LNE, 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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BD53 LNE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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