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MA53 ZXF

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,997 mi
Last recorded161,997 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 ZXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 161,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s centre floor rusty

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2017 161,997 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s centre floor rusty

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2016 158,525 miles

rear axle rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2016 158,525 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Braking system leaking limiter valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking rear wheel cylinders leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear axle rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2014 158,519 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

salt corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2014 158,518 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

salt corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 1 Sep 2014 158,517 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arch rusty

rear exhaust box in poor condition

salt corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2013 148,446 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 139,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 131,497 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 124,750 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 521,362 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 113,484 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 113,484 miles

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

off side rear lower tail light not working

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 7 Aug 2008 97,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 97,639 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,648 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 62,146 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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MA53 ZXF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MA53 ZXF, 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 MA53 ZXF registered?

MA53 ZXF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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