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OU53 WLD

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,135 mi
Last recorded153,135 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 WLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 153,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 144,244 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 144,244 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 140,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 135,446 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 135,401 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 127,620 miles

coolant level at min level

n/s/r 2nd position lamp inop

rear exhaust box corroded

x1 led at high level brake light inop

Fail 21 Jun 2017 127,620 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded @ load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

coolant level at min level

n/s/r 2nd position lamp inop

rear exhaust box corroded

x1 led at high level brake light inop

Pass 9 Jun 2016 11,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER/OUTER EDGES WORN (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER/OUTER EDGESWORN (4.1.E.1)

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Jun 2015 113,007 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 106,171 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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Pass 26 Jun 2014 106,171 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,965 miles

front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

heavy engine oil leaks

lift in front top suspention mou8nts

nearside headlight set on upper limits

offside rear tyre starting to distort

offside rear tyre under inflated

slight bind nearisde front wheel recomend attention

spare wheel carrier poorly secured

spare wheel missing

underside of vehicle in muddy condition

Pass 25 Jan 2012 79,907 miles

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,692 miles

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

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,753 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,398 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 33,442 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,084 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 27,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WLD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU53 WLD, 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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OU53 WLD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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