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HG53 WDC

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

193,271 mi
Last recorded193,271 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 WDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 193,271 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 186,972 miles

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 186,792 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2019 177,317 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2018 170,340 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 169,993 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 163,622 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 163,622 miles

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 ()

Pass 3 May 2016 157,795 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 157,675 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 150,732 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 150,626 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 143,684 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 143,674 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 139,170 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 139,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 126,899 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 114,745 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 99,536 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 94,276 miles

exhaustvery rusty in places, nsr tyre well worn, inner sills difficult to check due to thickcoverings.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 626 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,717 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 45,716 miles

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?

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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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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