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LX53 RYZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,959 mi
Last recorded151,959 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 RYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 151,959 miles

slight damage to front bumper

surface rust on rear brake pads

Pass 26 May 2016 138,969 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

knocking noise from upper steering colunm

spare wheel carrier is of a temporary type

Fail 19 May 2016 138,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis split wide open (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

knocking noise from upper steering colunm

spare wheel carrier is of a temporary type

Pass 1 Jun 2015 132,875 miles

both front brake flexis deteriorating

exhaust corroded/slight blow

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f top mount sticking

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 24 May 2014 128,106 miles

general underbody corrosion

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 25 May 2013 119,065 miles

all tyres perishing

exhaust corroding in places

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2012 113,964 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,526 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,348 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 23,411 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,411 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,172 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 23,172 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,055 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 19,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front and rear bumpers cracked †

Hand brake high. †

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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LX53 RYZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX53 RYZ, 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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LX53 RYZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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