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OU53 RVJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,173 mi
Last recorded108,173 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 RVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 108,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 108,173 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 100,473 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 100,473 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 91,099 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 156,080 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 156,075 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 152,928 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 148,512 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 148,505 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Aug 2007 148,260 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front brake discs heavily worn and lipped

front wipers not fully clearing screen an smearing

nail in o/s/r tyre.

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 24 Aug 2006 123,024 miles

anti squeal padding behind front disc pads trapped in calipers piston. not affecting operation of braking performance.

exhaust highly corroded in places right through system

exhausts front mount bracket corroded severly and broken. exhaust not insecure

minimum play in wishbone rear bushes.

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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OU53 RVJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OU53 RVJ, 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 OU53 RVJ registered?

OU53 RVJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is OU53 RVJ safe to buy?

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