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RN53 AHZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

91,310 mi
Last recorded91,310 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 AHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 91,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 91,286 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 91,003 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 90,547 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,013 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 89,962 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 89,547 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,019 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,903 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 87,902 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,012 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2017 85,118 miles

N/S mirror cracked but not effecting view to the rear

Pass 9 Apr 2016 83,499 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2015 81,747 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre worn of tread on inner edge.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,798 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 78,722 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,930 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 11 Apr 2013 73,911 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust box rusty

spare wheel carrier cable tied up

Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,989 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,896 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,730 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 52,356 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,356 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 43,888 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 43,888 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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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RN53 AHZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RN53 AHZ, 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 RN53 AHZ registered?

RN53 AHZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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