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LB53 OUJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,950 mi
Last recorded99,950 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 99,950 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2023 94,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (just outside subframe prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (just outside subframe prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 94,205 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 93,503 miles

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

Front brake pad wear borderline pass need replacing very soon

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

early signs of corrosion both sills

Pass 14 Jan 2020 87,498 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 87,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 84,452 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 80,639 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 75,966 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,914 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 71,914 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Clutch pedal rubber split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 67,564 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 65,698 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 65,698 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Bad oil leak from engine.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,847 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 56,081 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,548 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,212 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,711 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,686 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,070 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 OUJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OUJ, 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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What year was LB53 OUJ registered?

LB53 OUJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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