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LB53 NVW

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

200,138 mi
Last recorded200,138 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 NVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 200,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Structure and components corroded throughout

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 197,624 miles

Front engine has oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 191,994 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 191,994 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 188,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 188,543 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 184,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 180,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished in tread .

Fail 21 Aug 2017 180,866 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Both flexi pipes rubbing on driveshafts . (3.6.B.4a)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre perished in tread .

Pass 15 Aug 2016 173,360 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 164,325 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 161,399 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

polly v drive belt slightly deteriorated

slight noise from nearside front wheel when spun

Fail 6 Aug 2014 161,399 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

slight noise from nearside front wheel when spun

Pass 19 Aug 2013 157,679 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 157,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 151,461 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 151,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 132,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 132,389 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 114,664 miles

n/s rear bearing noisey

Pass 8 Aug 2009 91,149 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front top struts replaced with second hand bushes and both have slight movement in upper bushs

exhaust and clamps and mountings corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside front and offside front seats have slight movement in them but are secure

nearside front indicator lens has slight movement in it

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders slightly corroded

nearside rear hub replaced with second hand hub and nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust box outer casing split

rear number plate faded slightly

second hand wipers replaced and are slightly smearing

windscreen has a slight stone chip in it

Fail 8 Aug 2009 91,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust and clamps and mountings corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust box outer casing split

rear number plate faded slightly

windscreen has a slight stone chip in it

Pass 3 Nov 2008 88,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 75,090 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 75,090 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,722 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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LB53 NVW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LB53 NVW, 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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LB53 NVW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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