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SX53 EJJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,744 mi
Last recorded94,744 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 EJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 94,744 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

N/S/F BUMPER & GRILL BROKEN & LOOSE DUE TO ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE

N/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 21 Dec 2015 94,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

N/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

N/S/F INDICATOR LENS MISSING

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE ON 2.0 MM TREAD DEPTH & WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S/R TYRE ON 1.9MM TREAD DEPTH

Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,284 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/door sill corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 85,259 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/door sill corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,613 miles

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease/ unable to fully iunspect brake pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,175 miles

both front strut tops have movement just within limits

Fail 15 Dec 2012 68,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

both front strut tops have movement just within limits

Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,631 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 54,619 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,459 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 49,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,910 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,789 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 29,359 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,967 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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SX53 EJJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SX53 EJJ, 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 SX53 EJJ registered?

SX53 EJJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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