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RA53 FAF

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,383 mi
Last recorded190,383 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 190,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag worning lamp not illumimated

near side front wing damage

off side door mirror temp repaird

off side front bumper and cuver damage

Fail 17 Feb 2015 190,383 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag worning lamp not illumimated

near side front wing damage

off side door mirror temp repaird

off side front bumper and cuver damage

Pass 17 Feb 2014 182,365 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 165,100 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 154,898 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 141,133 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 122,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 122,426 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 90,366 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 90,366 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 80,933 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,014 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 47,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FAF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FAF, 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 FAF registered?

RA53 FAF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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