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EF53 VRX

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

180,656 mi
Last recorded180,656 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 180,656 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 173,411 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip to screen

Pass 3 Nov 2023 157,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper chassis rail has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2022 155,419 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 155,414 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 152,647 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 152,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 150,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 150,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure incorrectly fitted rubbing on inner arch. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 3D shaded lettering. (0.1 (d))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 146,914 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 146,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 143,859 miles

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

spare wheel missing carrier loose

Fail 28 Nov 2018 143,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

spare wheel missing carrier loose

Pass 17 Nov 2017 140,539 miles

Front lower arm bushes slightly worn

Nearside tie rod ball joint slight play

Rear brake pipes and front chassis corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 133,425 miles

Nearside tie rod ball joint slight play

Offside rear foot and handbrake effort only just within requirements

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2015 122,777 miles

Front brake flexi hoses perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 111,048 miles

front tyres wearing rapidly on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Nov 2014 110,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front tyres wearing rapidly on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Dec 2013 98,439 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 98,434 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 89,165 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 89,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 80,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 80,003 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010
Pass 2 Jan 2009
Pass 17 Dec 2007 43,193 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 43,193 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,434 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 VRX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EF53 VRX, 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 VRX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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