CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG53 UEC

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

177,024 mi
Last recorded177,024 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 177,024 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 167,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 160,572 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 160,572 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 154,145 miles

drivers seat deterorating

loads of suspension and steering work done prior to mot

Pass 9 Oct 2021 148,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake readings low

Fail 9 Oct 2021 148,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake readings low

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 147,821 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 134,022 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 134,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 126,007 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 116,896 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 106,082 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Slight side wall damage on nearside rear tyre.

Pass 29 May 2014 88,452 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 88,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 86,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 84,978 miles

Slight play in nearside steering & suspension assy.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 84,430 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 84,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 74,720 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 74,171 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 64,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

backing starting to come of rear numberplate but not to excess at present

n/s/f door cannot be unlocked from the inside

Fail 20 May 2009 64,267 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

backing starting to come of rear numberplate but not to excess at present

n/s/f door cannot be unlocked from the inside

Pass 2 May 2008 53,180 miles

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

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

Offside rear valve stem cracking but nottoo excess at present.

Fail 2 May 2008 53,180 miles

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

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

Offside rear valve stem cracking but nottoo excess at present.

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 42,986 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,200 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 38,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LG53 UEC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 UEC, 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

How do I check the history of LG53 UEC?

You can check the full history of LG53 UEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG53 UEC registered?

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

Is LG53 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 UEC shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG53 UEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LG53 UEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.