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SV53 AWX

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,729 mi
Last recorded164,729 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 AWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 164,729 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 158,489 miles

Front both tyre's cracking on the inside

Pass 28 Oct 2013 157,759 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 157,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Sep 2012 149,790 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 149,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 138,623 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 138,623 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 116,799 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front bumper damage

Fail 20 Aug 2010 116,799 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front bumper damage

Pass 22 Aug 2009 95,781 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 95,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 90,883 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion on brake pipes going to compensator valve

Pass 24 Aug 2006 65,646 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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SV53 AWX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SV53 AWX, 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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SV53 AWX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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