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OE53 UMC

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,191 mi
Last recorded150,191 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 UMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 150,191 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 136,172 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 136,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,890 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 120,890 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 109,244 miles

nearside front headlamp cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2014 109,244 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nearside front headlamp cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,436 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 91,876 miles

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

crash damage n/s front

o/s door mirror crazed

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,492 miles

o/s door mirror crazing

Fail 20 Dec 2011 80,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s door mirror crazing

Pass 21 Dec 2010 65,550 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 65,429 miles

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

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 working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s mirror crazing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,694 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 1,057 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 13,180 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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OE53 UMC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OE53 UMC, 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 OE53 UMC registered?

OE53 UMC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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