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NL53 NFU

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,842 mi
Last recorded121,842 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 121,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 119,576 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 119,427 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 118,436 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 116,067 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 116,059 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort and nearside rear (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 113,362 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 111,465 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 111,451 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 110,661 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 110,661 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 108,922 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 103,949 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 98,832 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 93,379 miles

rear o/s side ligth one of two bulbs out

Pass 5 Nov 2007 86,281 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 86,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2006 78,985 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Slight play to both front top strut bushes

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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NL53 NFU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL53 NFU, 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 NL53 NFU registered?

NL53 NFU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is NL53 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 NFU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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