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DX53 RWF

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

152,111 mi
Last recorded152,111 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 RWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 152,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 142,491 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust centre rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 138,193 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Drivers side sill corroded but not holed

Pass 5 Oct 2022 133,060 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive. Drivers side outer sill corroded but not holed (7.1.1 (a) (i)) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 127,382 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drivers side outer sill corroded but not holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 121,444 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 121,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 119,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brakes binding/corroded slightly

handbrake travel

n/s rear tyre under 3mm

Fail 11 Oct 2019 119,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brakes binding/corroded slightly

handbrake travel

n/s rear tyre under 3mm

Pass 9 Aug 2018 116,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

h/brake travel

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 9 Aug 2018 116,233 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

h/brake travel

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Aug 2017 111,991 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s front tyre worn on edges-keep close check on

Pass 10 Aug 2016 107,840 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 107,840 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 104,535 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 101,085 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 101,085 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,790 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 96,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,783 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 88,309 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 88,309 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 82,490 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 73,785 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 73,785 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear lower side light not working

Fail 6 Nov 2008 63,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear lower side light not working

Fail 7 Nov 2007 51,079 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Nov 2007 51,079 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Nov 2006 39,595 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,595 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre on 3mm

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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DX53 RWF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX53 RWF, 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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DX53 RWF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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