MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
*** 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
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating
windscreen stone chip in zone B
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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RV53 TJY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 September 2003.
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