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MW53 WHR

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,007 mi
Last recorded155,007 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 WHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2017 155,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to front to rear joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to near side rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to off side rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side rear through clip (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure in 2 places (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side floor area next to previous repair (5.2.6)

lots of play in front suspension top mounts

off side rear tyre outer edge worn down

top of near side rear inner wheel arch area rusted through

Pass 9 Jan 2016 148,241 miles

slight rack play

Pass 6 Jan 2015 145,505 miles

BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 145,505 miles

BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 137,058 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 127,704 miles

front discs lipped corroded and scored

osr tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2013 127,704 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs lipped corroded and scored

osr tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2012 119,075 miles

both sides wishbone rear bushes split and unbonding

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre below 1.6mm on outer edges

wear in leaf spring shackle bushes

Fail 20 Jan 2012 119,075 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides wishbone rear bushes split and unbonding

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre below 1.6mm on outer edges

wear in leaf spring shackle bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2011 108,088 miles

brake pipes corroded

damp os cv boot

osr tytre has nail in side wall

Fail 22 Jan 2011 108,088 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

brake pipes corroded

damp os cv boot

osr tytre has nail in side wall

Pass 25 Jan 2010 96,830 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 96,828 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

engine undertray fitted

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/r upper sidelight not working

wear to rear leaf spring shackle bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2009 87,081 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated, both front wishbone bushes cracking,front brake pads look low, both front tyres worn low,o/s/f mirror cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2009 87,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated, both front wishbone bushes cracking,front brake pads look low, both front tyres worn low,o/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2007 77,524 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 77,524 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 69,834 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN OUT OF SHAPE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RESERVOIR

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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MW53 WHR is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MW53 WHR, 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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MW53 WHR is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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