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BD53 LWN

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,319 mi
Last recorded136,319 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 136,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 134,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 134,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 133,364 miles

o/s outer sill damaged at front

Pass 24 Jun 2020 130,157 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 125,039 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 118,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 108,805 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 66,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 49,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 40,994 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 34,909 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 34,909 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 29,211 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 29,211 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,079 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,627 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 17,627 miles

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

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

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

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 LWN is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWN, 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 LWN is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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