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RA53 AUY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,464 mi
Last recorded55,464 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 AUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 55,464 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 55,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 51,915 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 51,915 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 48,130 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 45,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 45,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 43,742 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 39,557 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 34,575 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 30,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 28,845 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 28,845 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 27,588 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 27,583 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s and n/s front (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 25,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,842 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,350 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 16,002 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 16,002 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 14,357 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 12,121 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 9,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 9,769 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 7,559 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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RA53 AUY 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 74.1%.

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 RA53 AUY, 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 RA53 AUY registered?

RA53 AUY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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