MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise slight play in both front hubs
advise slight play in front top suspension mounts
advise slight play in front wishbone and anti roll bar mounts
advise surface corrosion to brake pipes
advise wiper condition deteriorating
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise slight play in both front hubs
advise slight play in front top suspension mounts
advise slight play in front wishbone and anti roll bar mounts
advise surface corrosion to brake pipes
advise wiper condition deteriorating
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear number plates deteriorating
advise spare tyre underinflated
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
advise airbag lamp illuminated
advise long travel on hanbrake
advise number plate lamps poor output
advise slight play in steering
adviseslight distortion on rear tyres
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
advise airbag lamp on
advise long travel on handbrake
advise number plate lamps low output
advise slight distortion on both rear tyres
advise slight imbalance on rear brakes
advise slight play in steering
advise spare tyre underinflated
off-side mirror glass cracked
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off-side mirror cracked
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF53 VSJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 VSJ, 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 VSJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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