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SV53 SSJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,610 mi
Last recorded131,610 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 131,610 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 5 Feb 2017 125,361 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 118,853 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 118,853 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 116,524 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 116,524 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 113,809 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 113,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 110,741 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 107,349 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 103,243 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 98,824 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 98,790 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,866 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 84,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 71,745 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 71,743 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2006 55,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,053 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 SSJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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