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WJ53 ORN

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,480 mi
Last recorded94,480 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 94,480 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

chip o/s/f windscreen

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear brake pipes corrodeing

slight play in o/s/f rear most wishbone bush

Fail 25 Aug 2011 94,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

chip o/s/f windscreen

handbrake could do with adjustment

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear brake pipes corrodeing

slight play in o/s/f rear most wishbone bush

Pass 23 Aug 2010 78,283 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,239 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,340 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,924 miles

n/s/f seat belt slight damage

Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,467 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 ORN is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ORN, 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 WJ53 ORN registered?

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

Is WJ53 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ53 ORN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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