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EY53 UAD

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,528 mi
Last recorded168,528 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 UAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 168,528 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2020 168,528 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 161,239 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 153,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 153,888 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 142,522 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 132,342 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 111,242 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,798 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 70,805 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,996 miles

different size tyres front to rear axles

slight surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,859 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 39,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 36,959 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,579 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,411 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 27,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,747 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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EY53 UAD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY53 UAD, 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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What year was EY53 UAD registered?

EY53 UAD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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