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WJ53 ZFG

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,813 mi
Last recorded159,813 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 ZFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 159,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 159,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 152,173 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 144,701 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2013 136,843 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 136,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 131,440 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 126,653 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 126,653 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 121,886 miles

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

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

both wiper blades deteriorating

front exhaust mounting deteriorating

n/s rear light lens damaged

rear bumper damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

two segments of centre stop light not working

Fail 6 Oct 2010 121,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both wiper blades deteriorating

front exhaust mounting deteriorating

n/s rear light lens damaged

parking brake pulling up high

rear bumper damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

two segments of centre stop light not working

Pass 7 Oct 2009 113,713 miles

handbrake reqs adj

n/s/r light damaged

o/s/f outer cv boot leaking

rear no plate water ingress

spare tyre flat

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2009 113,713 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

handbrake reqs adj

n/s/r light damaged

o/s/f outer cv boot leaking

rear no plate water ingress

spare tyre flat

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2008 104,358 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 94,274 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel on foot and handbrake.

n/s/rear light lens cracked but not showing white light.

rear bumper in poor condistion,

Fail 3 Oct 2007 94,267 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel on foot and handbrake.

n/s/rear light lens cracked but not showing white light.

rear bumper in poor condistion,

Pass 4 Oct 2006 76,904 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 ZFG is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WJ53 ZFG, 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 ZFG is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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