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RV53 TJY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,063 mi
Last recorded162,063 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 TJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 162,063 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 149,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 289,665 miles

*** nearside front tyre worn on edges ***

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

both front suspension top mounts have developed play

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front window not working

offside rear lower sidelight not working

rear wiper blade split

tracking recommended

Pass 16 Apr 2012 267,953 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 238,138 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 217,908 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

windscreen stone chip in zone B

Fail 15 Apr 2010 217,904 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

*** strong advise *** offside front track rod end play

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

both front suspension top mounts play

front brake pads wearing thin

windscreen stone chip in zone B

Pass 17 Apr 2009 196,215 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 164,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine undershields damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2008 164,265 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

engine undershields damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2007 114,609 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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RV53 TJY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV53 TJY, 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 RV53 TJY registered?

RV53 TJY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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