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DU53 ZYR

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,620 mi
Last recorded140,620 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 ZYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 140,620 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 122,789 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 105,749 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,625 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre side wall damage

offside front inner tyre side wall splitting

Fail 23 Sep 2014 87,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre side wall damage

offside front inner tyre side wall splitting

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,695 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 71,695 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,873 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 50,873 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,361 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,756 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,296 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 19,937 miles

nearside rear tyre wall perished

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,304 miles

Nearside 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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DU53 ZYR is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU53 ZYR, 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 DU53 ZYR registered?

DU53 ZYR is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is DU53 ZYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 ZYR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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