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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body work very tatty
Both sills corroded at front.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Power steering component leaking Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Cyl (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body work very tatty
Both sills corroded at front.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front bottom of wing missing, body tape on various parts of body.
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front bottom of wing missing, body tape on various parts of body.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor drivers foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage behind rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not fully tested due to binding brake
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not fully tested due to binding brake
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Drivers side, rear subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Towbar additional mount plates, bolts missing
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door catch mount (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember/floor holed (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember holed (6.6.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear exhaust rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
registration plate lamps dull
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f seat belt sometimes slow to retract
o/s/f seat belt sometimes slow to retract
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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SV53 SNZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 SNZ, 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 SNZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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