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RX53 FVF

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,632 mi
Last recorded115,632 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 FVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 115,632 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 110,217 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,682 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 91,681 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 70,342 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 55,974 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 55,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

long brake pedal travel

Pass 5 Jan 2018 48,152 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 48,152 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 46,956 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,734 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is low and has age related cracks

rear exhaust is rusty

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering joints

Fail 9 Feb 2016 45,734 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play mounting fixing (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre is low and has age related cracks

rear exhaust is rusty

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering joints

spare wheel carrier is loose

Pass 12 Feb 2015 44,156 miles

Damage to front bumper

Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,343 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing low

rear exhaust is rusty

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering joints

Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,154 miles

advise tracking check

no spare wheel is fitted and carrier is loose

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering joints

Fail 30 Jan 2013 40,154 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise tracking check

no spare wheel is fitted and carrier is loose

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering joints

Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,533 miles

advise tracking check

both front tyres are low on tread on inner edges

nearside fronttyre has slight damage on outer wall

no spare wheel fitted

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,019 miles

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

advise tracking check

both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering joints

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,561 miles

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

offside front bumper is a bit loose

offside front tyre is wearing low on inside edge

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering joints

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,021 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads are wearing low

nearside headlamp glass is cracked

offside front and rear bumpers are damaged and a bit loose

Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,776 miles

nearside front headlamp lense is cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,034 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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RX53 FVF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RX53 FVF, 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 RX53 FVF registered?

RX53 FVF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RX53 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 FVF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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