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SV53 SOJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

191,097 mi
Last recorded191,097 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 SOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 191,097 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides,sligth fux (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced siles,both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened flat spot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 180,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 163,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sholder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 163,799 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sholder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 145,740 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts look worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 127,361 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 127,258 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both fronts drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 119,451 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 107,556 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 107,556 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 100,842 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 100,842 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

d/s driveshaft damper slack on driveshaft

Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,172 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear brake poor performance

Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,825 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 87,825 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 73,963 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 73,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,403 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 57,403 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,605 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 43,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 37,744 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,218 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 SOJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SOJ, 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 SOJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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