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OY53 YTH

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,267 mi
Last recorded106,267 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,267 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 106,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,107 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 98,894 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 98,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 94,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,230 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

fanbelt

Pass 5 Oct 2012 86,562 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 86,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 82,487 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,039 miles

n/s/f brake slight binding

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre worn to wear markers

Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,690 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,554 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 47,533 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,458 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,388 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 YTH is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OY53 YTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY53 YTH registered?

OY53 YTH is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is OY53 YTH safe to buy?

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