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OX53 DAU

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

224,894 mi
Last recorded224,894 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 DAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 224,894 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively needs adjustment (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all disc and pads heavily corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 224,894 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively needs adjustment (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all disc and pads heavily corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 224,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play to o/s steering arm / front anti roll bar fouls suspension arms

rear chassis rails rusty / wipers poor / various brake pipes rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2016 224,528 miles

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking compensator (3.6.A.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play to o/s steering arm / front anti roll bar fouls suspension arms

rear chassis rails rusty / wipers poor / various brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2015 222,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed just behind cat (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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass detached but repaired with tape (8.1.2a)

horn wired to separate button but functional

oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 3 Sep 2015 222,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed just behind cat (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass detached but repaired with tape (8.1.2a)

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

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

horn wired to separate button but functional

oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 15 Jul 2014 207,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 207,307 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 181,988 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 181,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 170,569 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 155,294 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 155,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 141,604 miles

front wheels slightly sticky

park lever slightly high

Pass 24 Dec 2008 124,326 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

front tyres worn to 3m/m

Pass 21 Aug 2007 97,164 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 69,156 miles

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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OX53 DAU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OX53 DAU, 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 OX53 DAU registered?

OX53 DAU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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