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RJ53 TLZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,849 mi
Last recorded205,849 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 TLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 205,849 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 200,040 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear shock absorber leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2012 200,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front top mount play

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2010 192,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 176,603 miles

both front side light bulbs dim

both front suspension top mounts play

nearside front inner cv gaitor deteriorating

nearside front lower arm bush deteriorating

offside front track rod end slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2008 154,971 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 154,968 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 139,774 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 114,157 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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RJ53 TLZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ53 TLZ, 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 RJ53 TLZ registered?

RJ53 TLZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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