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SY53 VEF

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,976 mi
Last recorded115,976 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 VEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 115,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 113,196 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 110,355 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 110,272 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 107,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 97,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 97,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to inner side wall

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 84,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to inner side wall

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,504 miles

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

offside front wishbone bush is deteriorated

windscreen is scratched

Fail 22 Sep 2016 75,504 miles

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

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

offside front wishbone bush is deteriorated

windscreen is scratched

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,201 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 63,552 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 63,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 48,194 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 3.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 3.5mm

Pass 15 Sep 2012 39,963 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,719 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,688 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,358 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,828 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,753 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 13,337 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 VEF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEF, 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 VEF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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