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RJ53 TSV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

240,524 mi
Last recorded240,524 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 TSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 240,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 219,944 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 219,944 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 198,597 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside seat belt slow to retract

Pass 10 Oct 2015 180,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 180,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear at 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 168,356 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 168,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 153,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 153,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 137,952 miles

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

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

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 7 Oct 2011 126,941 miles

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

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

front brake discs slight worn

nearside front headlamp cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2010 117,816 miles

front bumper slight damage

nearside front headlamp cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2009 98,193 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper damage

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2009 98,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper damage

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2008 76,853 miles

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2007 62,558 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

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 TSV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJ53 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

RJ53 TSV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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