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CA53 DDY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,858 mi
Last recorded89,858 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 DDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 89,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 89,843 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bump stop plate on chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 87,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes to n/s and o/s flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn heavily on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 87,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe cracked/ has holes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes to n/s and o/s flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn heavily on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 85,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracking blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both top mounts lift and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 78,660 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 73,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle some corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,802 miles

Most components under vehicle have some light corrosion

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 63,269 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,047 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,986 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 49,409 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 46,045 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin coming apart

Fail 23 Aug 2014 46,045 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin coming apart

Pass 17 Aug 2013 42,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 38,847 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 38,764 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,057 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 31,162 miles

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

hand brake release button obscured by cover trim

Pass 22 Aug 2009 27,743 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 23,448 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,349 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 14,016 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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CA53 DDY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CA53 DDY, 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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CA53 DDY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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