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LB53 NWO

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,392 mi
Last recorded82,392 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 82,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in front strut tops

Pass 1 Feb 2020 75,165 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 66,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in front strut top mounts

Fail 1 Feb 2019 66,229 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in front strut top mounts

Pass 20 Jan 2018 58,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 54,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 48,203 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 48,163 miles

Front brake discs have surface corrosion

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside rear tyre worn and perished

Slight movement in both front top strut mounts

Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,147 miles

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,104 miles

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,994 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 47,994 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,159 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,437 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 39,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,033 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 57,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,269 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 May 2008 18,963 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 18,963 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 11,726 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 NWO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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