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FJ53 OEH

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

169,754 mi
Last recorded169,754 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 169,754 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 168,928 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 168,710 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 168,479 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 167,917 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 166,735 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 166,735 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 166,479 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B post and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 166,479 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump area on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B post and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 166,129 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 166,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 165,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition/rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside A post fractured outside mot prescribed areas @ check strap mounting

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B post and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside headlamp cracked

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 13 Jul 2016 164,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside A post in poor condition @ check-strap mounting

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b post and outer sill (5.2.6)

brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear drum corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail pipe missing

offside headlamp cracked

rear exhaust very corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 164,679 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b post and outer sill (5.2.6)

brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear drum corroded (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 148,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 141,781 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 141,777 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

coolant level low

Pass 15 Sep 2012 134,527 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

battery insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2011 131,494 miles

both front side lights dim

r/o/s lower side light inop

Pass 11 Sep 2010 126,784 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 118,994 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 118,994 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 97,071 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE AND WEARING SMOOTH ON EDGES

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE DOWN TO 2MM

SPARE TYRE IS FLAT

Pass 18 Sep 2008 97,071 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE AND WEARING SMOOTH ON EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE DOWN TO 2MM

SPARE TYRE IS FLAT

Pass 22 Sep 2007 76,361 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,629 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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FJ53 OEH is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FJ53 OEH, 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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FJ53 OEH is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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