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LG53 UDY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,246 mi
Last recorded115,246 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 UDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 115,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 114,772 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 114,772 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 104,772 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,749 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 82,537 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 82,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 71,935 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,935 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,094 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,787 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,572 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 56,572 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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LG53 UDY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LG53 UDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG53 UDY registered?

LG53 UDY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LG53 UDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 UDY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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