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SL53 DLJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,491 mi
Last recorded149,491 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 DLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 149,491 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 132,225 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 132,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside coil spring broken Front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 124,348 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 124,346 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 120,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 118,340 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 118,339 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 106,573 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 95,099 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 87,698 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 11 Apr 2008 78,372 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 69,896 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 69,868 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine misfire on first accelleration

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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SL53 DLJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL53 DLJ, 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 SL53 DLJ registered?

SL53 DLJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is SL53 DLJ safe to buy?

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