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VN53 EFO

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,687 mi
Last recorded75,687 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 EFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 75,687 miles

Advise sills very rusty, will more than likely need welding next year

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake flexis perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 72,725 miles

Advise sills rusty

Advise slight brake imbalance on front

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2020 70,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2020 70,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,254 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Advise rust on sill

Offside Rear Advise low effort on brake

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2018 64,490 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 64,490 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 61,558 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,412 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre perished

Advise offside rear brake slightly binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 55,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 52,025 miles

Advise offside front tyre worn inside edge

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 51,968 miles

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

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

Advise offside front tyre worn inside edge

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

Pass 1 May 2013 48,630 miles

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

rear shockers worn

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,410 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 41,956 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 41,956 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 36,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,894 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 32,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,294 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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VN53 EFO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VN53 EFO, 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 VN53 EFO registered?

VN53 EFO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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