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BG53 CZY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

257,809 mi
Last recorded257,809 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 CZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 257,809 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 251,844 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 240,230 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 230,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 224,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 224,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 217,107 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 202,328 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 196,453 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 39,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 180,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 170,381 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 170,380 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 158,950 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 124,079 miles

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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BG53 CZY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG53 CZY, 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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What year was BG53 CZY registered?

BG53 CZY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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