MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure trough central tread area. and tyre out of shape, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
all brake pipes to rear brake compensator valve rusting.
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
hand brake has little reserve travel.
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front brake pad anti rattle retaining spring incorrectly located.
Offside radiator lower support bracket missing.
all brake pipes going into brake load compensating valve corroding and rusting.
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer drive shaft boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached inner bolts to flange all insecure. (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front brake pad anti rattle retaining spring incorrectly located.
Offside radiator lower support bracket missing.
all brake pipes going into brake load compensating valve corroding and rusting.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on outer tread area.
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.
slight play detected at upper steering.
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section holed and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on outer tread area.
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.
slight play detected at upper steering.
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres inner and outer edges worn
power steering pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres inner and outer edges worn
power steering pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OY53 VKD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OY53 VKD, 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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OY53 VKD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 December 2003.
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