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VN53 PJO

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,206 mi
Last recorded108,206 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 PJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 108,206 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 108,206 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 108,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn off rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

excesive travel in foot brake

Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,943 miles

Car is lowered so brakes have to be tested via Tapley instead of RBT

Coil light on

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2018 97,943 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH - mis-spaced (0.1 (d))

Car is lowered so brakes have to be tested via Tapley instead of RBT

Coil light on

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2016 91,002 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 80,566 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

drivers seat slide stiff

wiper blades spliting

Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,566 miles

wiper blades spliting

drivers seat slide stiff

Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,395 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

o/s headlamp beam pattern just visible

slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension top mounts

Fail 18 Jul 2014 72,393 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

o/s headlamp beam pattern just visible

slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension top mounts

Pass 17 Oct 2013 64,624 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension top mountings

Fail 17 Oct 2013 64,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension top mountings

Pass 25 Oct 2012 44,824 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,731 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,078 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 37,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,123 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

drivers side mirror glass cracked

rear high level brake light 2 bulbs out.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,667 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 22,681 miles

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

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

nsr tyre ON limits

os mirror damaged

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 PJO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJO, 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 PJO registered?

VN53 PJO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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