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NA53 PZF

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,841 mi
Last recorded91,841 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 PZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 91,841 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 88,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both side rear mountings corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 87,907 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible front faded (0.1 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both side rear mountings corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 83,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 83,172 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 78,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 78,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 75,275 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 75,267 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

zero emissions

Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,139 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and badly corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 70,130 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and badly corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,511 miles

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2014 60,741 miles

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

Exhaust emissions too clean

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 60,736 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Exhaust emissions too clean

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 57,673 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,345 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 51,330 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,682 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 40,031 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,031 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,269 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 30,269 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 23,279 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,572 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 16,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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NA53 PZF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NA53 PZF, 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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NA53 PZF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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