MOT Status
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169,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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
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
both front side lights dim
r/o/s lower side light inop
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
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
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE AND WEARING SMOOTH ON EDGES
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE DOWN TO 2MM
SPARE TYRE IS FLAT
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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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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