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LC53 ODG

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,801 mi
Last recorded155,801 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 ODG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 155,801 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 155,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 145,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 135,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 135,194 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill breaking apart (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked to cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 121,345 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 104,245 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 104,227 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Tyres both sides perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 104,193 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 104,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 97,271 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 91,328 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 31 May 2011 91,328 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 18 May 2010 85,261 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2009 77,923 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 77,923 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

flat battery

Pass 24 Jun 2008 77,828 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2007

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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LC53 ODG is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LC53 ODG, 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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LC53 ODG is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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