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FP53 AVO

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,212 mi
Last recorded129,212 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 AVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 129,212 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area fractured brake shoe mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded load sensor valve mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both rear wheel rims heavily corroded recomened renewal

n/s/r chassis and o/s/r sill heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre has its outer edge worn low o/s/r tyre heavily cracked on its outer tread edge

Pass 4 Mar 2020 126,989 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust center mounting bracket is fractured

ignition switch is badly deterioted

n/s and o/s front sections of chassis/floorpan are heavily corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 126,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust center mounting bracket is fractured

ignition switch is badly deterioted

n/s and o/s front sections of chassis/floorpan are heavily corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 122,862 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front chassis legs and sill sections are heavily corroded

both front tyres are devoid of tread on outer edges. recommend renewal

exhaust front mounting is fractured

ignition switch/barrel assembly is badly worn

o/s/r brake imbalance evident of 41%. recommend inspection

slight play evident in o/s/f bottom ball joint. recommend renewal

Fail 5 Feb 2019 122,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front tyres are devoid of tread on outer edges. recommend renewal

exhaust front mounting is fractured

ignition switch/barrel assembly is badly worn

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills are heavily corroded

o/s/r brake imbalance evident of 41%. recommend inspection

slight play evident in o/s/f bottom ball joint. recommend renewal

Pass 6 Feb 2018 112,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 119,940 miles

Brake pedal spongy ecxessive travel (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 111,584 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired bracket holding brake hoses badly corroded (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 102,254 miles

corrosion on rear spring hangers and shackle plates

handbrake in need of attention

slight corrosion on brake pipe front to rear

Pass 19 Dec 2015 94,633 miles

Front brake pads 3/4 worn handbrake in need of service or adjustment

Fail 17 Dec 2015 94,633 miles

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

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

Front brake pads 3/4 worn handbrake in need of service or adjustment

Pass 15 Dec 2014 86,321 miles

hand brake in need of attension

o/s front and 2 rear tyres walls cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2014 86,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

hand brake in need of attension

Pass 16 Nov 2013 79,823 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 79,733 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,816 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,924 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 60,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,669 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 53,663 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,989 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 45,985 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,479 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 37,479 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 30,500 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,535 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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FP53 AVO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP53 AVO, 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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FP53 AVO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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