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MK53 CVC

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

256,137 mi
Last recorded256,137 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 CVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 256,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 256,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,361 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 23,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 230,043 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet hard to close

engine noisy

front number plate slightly deteriated

intermittantly runs on 3 cylinders not affecting emissions

suspect castor camber slightly ill adjusted

turbo whistles on acceleration not affecting emissions during test

Fail 21 Oct 2009 230,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

intermittantly runs on 3 cylinders not affecting emissions

Pass 18 Sep 2008 201,986 miles

ofside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 16 Sep 2008 201,649 miles

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

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

ofside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 13 Sep 2007 162,445 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 162,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 121,546 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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MK53 CVC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MK53 CVC, 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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MK53 CVC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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