MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
rear registration plate slightly deteriorating
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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