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WJ53 ORH

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,823 mi
Last recorded140,823 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 ORH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 140,823 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside sill damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

dipstick tube damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2017 140,354 miles

Fuel hose leaking engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 129,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen wipers worn linkage

Fail 25 Mar 2016 129,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B pillar (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen wipers worn linkage

Pass 21 Feb 2015 117,455 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 12 Mar 2014 105,328 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 105,165 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 100,778 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 100,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,654 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

damage on rear bumper

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear shock caseings corrodeing

small chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Aug 2011 90,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion rear brake pipes

damage on rear bumper

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear shock caseings corrodeing

small chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,021 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 59,878 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,408 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,910 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,018 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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WJ53 ORH is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ53 ORH, 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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WJ53 ORH is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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