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VN53 EFP

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,612 mi
Last recorded100,612 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 100,612 miles

chip screen

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2016 100,612 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes int rear compensater block (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

chip screen

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 93,423 miles

chip screen

exhaust system quite noisy!

offside headlamp lens damaged

various steel brake pipes corroding

offside front driveshaft balance weight adrift

Fail 29 Jan 2015 93,423 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

chip screen

exhaust system quite noisy!

offside headlamp lens damaged

various steel brake pipes corroding

offside front driveshaft balance weight adrift

Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,211 miles

all brake pipes into compensator valve corroding

chips in screen

offside driveshaft weight adrift on shaft

offside headlamp lens damaged

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm and wearing uneven

Fail 5 Feb 2014 87,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

all brake pipes into compensator valve corroding

chips in screen

offside driveshaft weight adrift on shaft

offside headlamp lens damaged

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm and wearing uneven

Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,497 miles

chip in screen

exhaust quite corroded in places

front tyres worn inside edges, nearside close to 2mm

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

various steel brake pipes corroding

offside driveshaft centre weight adrift

Fail 3 Oct 2012 76,482 miles

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

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

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

chip in screen

exhaust quite corroded in places

front tyres worn inside edges, nearside close to 2mm

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

various steel brake pipes corroding

offside driveshaft centre weight adrift

Pass 28 Sep 2011 71,526 miles

offside head lamp slightly damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2011 71,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside head lamp slightly damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside headlamp lense slightly damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2010 63,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

offside headlamp lense slightly damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,052 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Oct 2009 57,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 41,272 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,457 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 EFP is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 VN53 EFP, 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 EFP registered?

VN53 EFP is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is VN53 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN53 EFP shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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