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HJ53 VDG

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,774 mi
Last recorded132,774 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 132,774 miles

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.

Fail 16 May 2023 132,775 miles

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.

Pass 18 May 2022 117,595 miles

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))

Fail 11 May 2022 117,402 miles

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))

Pass 27 May 2021 100,422 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 99,770 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2020 91,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 12 May 2020 91,386 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2019 86,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,430 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 83,430 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2017 77,344 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 73,670 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,159 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,159 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,487 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,304 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,346 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 30,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,920 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,582 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,829 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,459 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 12,569 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 12,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 8,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 8,870 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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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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