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LG53 UEH

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,639 mi
Last recorded152,639 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 UEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 152,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Jul 2019 152,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2018 145,590 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes to & from load valve corroded

Driver door mirror glass slight damage

Front no.plate deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear brake pipe corroded close to excess

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Mar 2017 136,678 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2016 127,793 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 127,793 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 at brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 123,634 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both flexy pipes compensator to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 111,474 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all rear and both main centre brake pipes corroded

front discs getting warn

Fail 10 Sep 2014 111,474 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all rear and both main centre brake pipes corroded

front discs getting warn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 99,992 miles

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corrolded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 99,764 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 91,072 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 78,812 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,730 miles

EXHAUST IS AGED

N/S/F HEAD LIGHT HAS STONE DAMAGE

Fail 26 Aug 2009 56,566 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EXHAUST IS AGED

N/S/F HEAD LIGHT HAS STONE DAMAGE

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,383 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 48,383 miles

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

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

slight cuts in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,632 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 39,632 miles

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

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

nearside front+offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,914 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 28,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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 UEH is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UEH, 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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LG53 UEH is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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