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OY53 VLA

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,344 mi
Last recorded111,344 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 111,344 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,497 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 91,383 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,559 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,938 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

N/S rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Play in N/S inner track rod arm ball joint

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,513 miles

rotational noise when in reverse

Fail 27 May 2014 76,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rotational noise possibly from rear brakes

Pass 24 May 2013 69,412 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 69,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 57,979 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 45,497 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,343 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,049 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,024 miles

nearside wiper split

Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,411 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 VLA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OY53 VLA, 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 OY53 VLA registered?

OY53 VLA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is OY53 VLA safe to buy?

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