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FJ53 OYM

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,439 mi
Last recorded182,439 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 182,439 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2018 179,687 miles

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

Rear all rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

general under side starting to corrode.

Pass 23 May 2017 176,723 miles

Rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2016 173,635 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 171,151 miles

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

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

n/s/f (outer) brake disc corroded.

Pass 8 May 2015 171,151 miles

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

n/s/f (outer) brake disc corroded.

Pass 9 May 2014 168,063 miles

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

n/s/f brake disc corroded.

n/s/f tyre cracked + perished.

o/s/f tyre cracked + perished

Fail 4 Nov 2012 163,264 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play o/s rack - general underside muddy - rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Nov 2012 163,264 miles

slight play o/s rack - general underside muddy - rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 163,252 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 163,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil level low

slight play in rack on nearside

Pass 1 Oct 2010 151,579 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 151,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 128,544 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 105,064 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 79,519 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 OYM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYM, 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 OYM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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