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OE53 VDP

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,665 mi
Last recorded90,665 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 90,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 90,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 90,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 220,929 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 4 May 2018 220,614 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre bald outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 211,545 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 211,543 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 200,154 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 187,529 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 176,776 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 164,497 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 152,628 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 142,126 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 131,689 miles

emissions just in limits

slight judder to n/s/r brake

Pass 12 Jun 2009 121,075 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 120,864 miles

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

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

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

stone chip front screen

Pass 24 Jun 2008 111,355 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 109,309 miles

1 nearside headlamp lens cracked †2 chip in screen in zone a †3 steel brake pipes starting to rust †4 engine cutting out

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 109,309 miles

1 nearside headlamp lens cracked †2 chip in screen in zone a †3 steel brake pipes starting to rust †4 engine cutting out

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 VDP is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OE53 VDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE53 VDP registered?

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

Is OE53 VDP safe to buy?

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