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SG53 RNV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

87,002 mi
Last recorded87,002 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 RNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 87,002 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wing is corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner rear body to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wing is corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner rear body to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,779 miles

Front wings corroded and holed

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

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

inner sills corroded but not weakened

Pass 12 Sep 2022 85,141 miles

Nearside Front wing holed by corrosion

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

Offside Front wing holed by corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2021 84,494 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 84,486 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 81,820 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 80,047 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 80,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 76,429 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 76,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding brake limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,587 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 72,586 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,064 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 68,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and centre pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,748 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 54,748 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,589 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 45,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 40,558 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 40,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,398 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,664 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,227 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 23,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 9,193 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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SG53 RNV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SG53 RNV, 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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SG53 RNV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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