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SO53 FCZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,377 mi
Last recorded139,377 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 FCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 139,377 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 139,361 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 139,343 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 128,686 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 128,081 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Feb 2018 128,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve all four (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system deteriorating

under body in various stagesof corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2016 125,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 114,752 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 105,027 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 97,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 97,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 90,062 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 79,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

high level brake light not working

play in strut top bushes when vehicle is jacked up

Fail 5 Jan 2010 79,247 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

high level brake light not working

play in strut top bushes when vehicle is jacked up

Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,147 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 73,147 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,521 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 44,999 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 44,999 miles

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

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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SO53 FCZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO53 FCZ, 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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SO53 FCZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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