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WJ53 ORO

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,639 mi
Last recorded131,639 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 131,639 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 131,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 125,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 119,830 miles

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

rear brake load valve in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2009 98,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 71,667 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,467 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,910 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 ORO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ORO, 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 ORO registered?

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

Is WJ53 ORO safe to buy?

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