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WG53 WRO

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,948 mi
Last recorded57,948 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 WRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 57,948 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 56,891 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 55,320 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 53,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 52,909 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 52,909 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,213 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 52,213 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,676 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 47,695 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 45,213 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 45,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,531 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,856 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 25,655 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,187 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 30 Apr 2013 24,187 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,915 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,363 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,737 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 18,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,591 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 16,312 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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WG53 WRO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WG53 WRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG53 WRO registered?

WG53 WRO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is WG53 WRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG53 WRO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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