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LG53 UGM

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,258 mi
Last recorded139,258 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 UGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 139,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rear brake pipes corroded/covered in grease

nearside front chassis rail corroded

oil leak

rear chassis rails sills and floor corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2018 139,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rear brake pipes corroded/covered in grease

nearside front chassis rail corroded

oil leak

rear chassis rails sills and floor corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2017 127,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

large oil leak from engine area

nearside front tyre perished

nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

offside front tyre on legal limit (inner edge)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes painted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 111,920 miles

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

Front Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,284 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 99,713 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 94,875 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 94,867 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,923 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

chips in screen

Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,071 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,248 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 74,229 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,716 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,013 miles

The amount of brake servo assistance seems to be variable. The brake pedal sometimes seems 'hard'. INVESTIGATION RECOMMENDED.

The n/s outer CV joint gaitor is leaking a little grease.

The o/s/f tyre is worn almost to excess on it's inner edge. REPLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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 UGM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UGM, 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 UGM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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