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SY53 BPU

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,000 mi
Last recorded86,000 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 BPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2017 86,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE AGE DAMAGE

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear TYRE AGE DAMAGE

Pass 2 Feb 2016 77,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 77,524 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake has a lower reading than the offside

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,912 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 66,578 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 54,669 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 54,499 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,563 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,009 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,993 miles

Brake pipes at load valve corroded.

Front brake discs corroded and pitting.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at clips.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside and offside front suspension strut top mountings wearing.

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber top covers corroded.

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

Offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 31,993 miles

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

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

Brake pipes at load valve corroded.

Front brake discs corroded and pitting.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at clips.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside and offside front suspension strut top mountings wearing.

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber top covers corroded.

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

Offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,776 miles

Brake pipes at nearside rear and at brake load sensing valve corroding.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside and offside front suspension strut top mountings wearing.

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber top covers corroded.

Fail 21 Jan 2010 30,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipes at nearside rear and at brake load sensing valve corroding.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside and offside front suspension strut top mountings wearing.

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber top covers corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,088 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Front suspension strut top mountings wearing.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear shock absorber top covers corroded.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 29,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Front suspension strut top mountings wearing.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear shock absorber top covers corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,858 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 25,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,051 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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SY53 BPU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SY53 BPU, 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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SY53 BPU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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