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EF53 DDJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,299 mi
Last recorded151,299 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 DDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 151,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare wheel carrier broken

Pass 6 Jun 2014 139,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 31 May 2013 125,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 119,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tail pipe corroded

Fail 26 May 2012 119,434 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 113,724 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 113,588 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 107,357 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 98,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 87,716 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 87,640 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 77,307 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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EF53 DDJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF53 DDJ, 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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EF53 DDJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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