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LG53 UDZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,158 mi
Last recorded140,158 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 140,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 136,036 miles

Antifreeze below max

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 136,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Registration plate insecure Both front and rear (0.1 (a))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached touching the tyre (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Antifreeze below max

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 129,427 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 129,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 112,786 miles

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

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))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 112,778 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 93,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,615 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 77,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,524 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 68,524 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,559 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 54,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,123 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 48,106 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,803 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,034 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 36,013 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,760 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,342 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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LG53 UDZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LG53 UDZ, 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 LG53 UDZ registered?

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

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