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OY53 VKD

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,503 mi
Last recorded260,503 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 260,503 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 255,294 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 255,294 miles

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.

Pass 16 Jun 2022 248,083 miles

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.

Pass 16 Jun 2021 233,993 miles

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.

Fail 15 Jun 2021 233,993 miles

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.

Pass 17 Jun 2020 218,345 miles

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.

Fail 16 Jun 2020 218,345 miles

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.

Pass 30 May 2019 205,121 miles

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))

Fail 30 May 2019 205,121 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 193,211 miles

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 ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 185,696 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2016 163,203 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 144,057 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 126,160 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 126,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 108,477 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 94,944 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 94,944 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,973 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 78,844 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2010 64,384 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 30,153 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,015 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 53,015 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 38,385 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 27,072 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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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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