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BD53 LNE

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,339 mi
Last recorded146,339 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2024 146,339 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 140,950 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 135,753 miles

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))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 135,742 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 131,676 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 131,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 124,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 118,241 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 118,195 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 118,194 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,485 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 112,485 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 106,991 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 106,991 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 103,399 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 103,399 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 94,776 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,893 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 74,830 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,757 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 62,010 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,936 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,943 miles

rear brakes out of balance

rear brakes very noisy in opperation

Fail 12 Oct 2007 41,943 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,400 miles

front discs and pads worn low

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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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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