MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sholder (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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
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
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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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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