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OE53 UMV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

155,492 mi
Last recorded155,492 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2024 155,492 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 152,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 1 Dec 2022 152,794 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 147,565 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 147,565 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering (UJ) rubbing

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 147,527 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 146,820 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 146,820 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 145,826 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 140,843 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 137,695 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 137,692 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to load sensing valve.(MARKED) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve leaking load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 130,985 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 130,981 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 118,588 miles

ALL UNDER SIDE METAL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 118,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

ALL UNDER SIDE METAL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 103,956 miles

both front brake discs corroded slightly

front bumper damaged

o/s/f inner wheel arch brake pipe corroded

slight front brake bind on both

Fail 30 Mar 2012 103,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

both front tyres unevenly worn

brake fluid level low

front and rear engine mountings worn

parking brake travel high

Pass 6 Apr 2011 94,386 miles

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

both rear brakes grabing slightly

front bumper damaged

front inner brake pads low

parking brake travel high

rear silancer corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2011 94,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear brakes grabing slightly

front bumper damaged

front inner brake pads low

parking brake travel high

rear silancer corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 79,484 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,161 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

Pass 14 Dec 2007 56,779 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 56,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,005 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 41,003 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UMV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

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

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