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SV53 SOE

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,571 mi
Last recorded103,571 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 103,571 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 103,567 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

rear brakes may need attention (hand brake)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 93,265 miles

all 4 brake pipes to load valve corroded

brake pipes along floor to rear corroded

coolant bottle empty.topped up with water

front exhaust bracket corroded and splitting

front number plate cracked

n/s/f brake disc pitted and corroded

n/s/f headlight glass cracked,chipped

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn and deteriorating

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre 2mm on outer edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Aug 2006 69,873 miles

movement at both front strut top mounts

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r lower side light bulb in/op

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 SOE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV53 SOE, 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 SV53 SOE registered?

SV53 SOE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is SV53 SOE safe to buy?

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