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EF53 VRZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,877 mi
Last recorded226,877 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2015 226,877 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 226,877 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 221,698 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 221,698 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 199,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 171,112 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 158,388 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 135,688 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 115,966 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 97,735 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 84,717 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 76,414 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 70,689 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 70,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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 VRZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF53 VRZ?

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What year was EF53 VRZ registered?

EF53 VRZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is EF53 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 VRZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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