MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,774 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
front bumper cable tied,support cross member damaged.
suspension bushes worn/perished. engine mounts worn.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
front bumper cable tied,support cross member damaged.
suspension bushes worn/perished. engine mounts worn.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Road wheel slightly distorted ns/os (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front steering rack joint worn.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Road wheel slightly distorted ns/os (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front steering rack joint worn.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
signs of diesel leak not leaking at time of test
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
signs of diesel leak not leaking at time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hand brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hand brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Balance weight/ring loose (6.1.7 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Wearing to 3mm
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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HJ53 VDG is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HJ53 VDG, 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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HJ53 VDG is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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