MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
fuel tank strap starting to corrode
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
wipers poor
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
wipers poor
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes - multiple positions (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced possibly bulb (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
wipers poor
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes - multiple positions (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced possibly bulb (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
wipers poor
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s f head light aim not tested due to light not working
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s f head light aim not tested due to light not working
exhaustvery rusty in places, nsr tyre well worn, inner sills difficult to check due to thickcoverings.
Nearside Rear Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
chip in offside headlamp
cuts in outer wall of nearside rear tyre
long handbrake travel
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG53 WDC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 HG53 WDC, 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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HG53 WDC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 October 2003.
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