MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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 ()
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))
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))
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front discs worn
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
flat battery
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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