MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to underside
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 UER is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 FD53 UER, 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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FD53 UER is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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