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RX53 HMJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,827 mi
Last recorded182,827 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 HMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2020 182,827 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front inner wishbone bushes starting to wear

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 May 2019 176,121 miles

drivers seat belt worn

lower sill corrosion n/s

oil leak

wishbone bushes starting to wear

Fail 25 Apr 2019 176,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

drivers seat belt worn

lower sill corrosion n/s

oil leak

wishbone bushes starting to wear

Pass 19 Apr 2018 172,381 miles

lower sills showing corrosion in places

rear shockers showing signs of wear

Fail 18 Apr 2018 172,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

lower sills showing corrosion in places

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

n/s/r inner tyre edge worn

rear shockers showing signs of wear

Pass 2 May 2017 169,897 miles

front tyres lightly edged

lower sill corrosion in places

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust catching body

o/s/f top mounting showing signs of wear

rear shocks getting worn

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2017 169,273 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust catching body

front tyres lightly edged

lower sill corrosion in places

o/s/f top mounting showing signs of wear

rear shocks getting worn

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2016 164,782 miles

front (d) bushes showing signs of wear

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2016 164,782 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

front (d) bushes showing signs of wear

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2015 156,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 156,893 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 144,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 135,624 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 128,380 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 128,380 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 113,788 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 96,459 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,791 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 61,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,578 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 HMJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

RX53 HMJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is RX53 HMJ safe to buy?

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