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OE53 UMX

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,095 mi
Last recorded203,095 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 203,095 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 193,697 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear general corrosion to rear end sills

Pass 3 Mar 2020 187,145 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

all rear brake pipes corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2020 187,122 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

all rear brake pipes corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 176,899 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge and wearing uneven

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear brake pipes corroded

both sills corroded

exhaust corroded

interior mirror missing

windscreen stone chip

Fail 8 Feb 2019 176,893 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge and wearing uneven

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear brake pipes corroded

both sills corroded

exhaust corroded

interior mirror missing

windscreen stone chip

Pass 14 Feb 2018 164,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

interior mirror missing

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2018 164,594 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

interior mirror missing

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside mirror loose

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 156,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 155,002 miles

front tyre edges worn

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 155,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyre edges worn

Pass 21 Jan 2015 148,388 miles

all brake pipes starting to rust

battery loose but secure

Fail 9 Jan 2015 148,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake pipes starting to rust

battery loose but secure

Fail 2 Dec 2013 146,357 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre punctured

o/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 146,357 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s rear tyre punctured

o/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 131,177 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 114,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 114,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 95,607 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 94,924 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 79,516 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 79,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,979 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 65,965 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 53,620 miles

REAR TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 6 Dec 2007 53,594 miles

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

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

front tyre treads worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre tread worn to the minimum limit

Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,331 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 33,331 miles

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

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

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

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 UMX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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