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CN53 SBY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,765 mi
Last recorded83,765 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 SBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,765 miles

Both rear shockabsorber dust covers corroded

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 83,765 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear shockabsorber dust covers corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,935 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 11 Sep 2019 80,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 6 Dec 2018 80,810 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides valve to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear both sides back plates corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides valve to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 78,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides valve to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 77,249 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,966 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 74,955 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 72,056 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 68,394 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,830 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,925 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,723 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,228 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,089 miles

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

Fail 8 Jan 2009 44,958 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,546 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,727 miles

both rear light lenses repaired with lense tape

centre stop light disconnected and blanked with tape

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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CN53 SBY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CN53 SBY, 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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CN53 SBY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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