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WN53 VDZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,646 mi
Last recorded207,646 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 VDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 207,646 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake pads just starting to wear

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r sill just starting to corrode

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Fail 13 Sep 2017 207,638 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake pads just starting to wear

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r sill just starting to corrode

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 13 Sep 2016 204,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in o/s inner steering arm joint

slight play in top front suspension mounts

Fail 9 Sep 2016 204,423 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in o/s inner steering arm joint

slight play in top front suspension mounts

Pass 17 Jun 2015 196,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 196,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 181,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2013 164,183 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s inner rack joint.

Pass 17 May 2012 158,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system exit pipes melting rear bumper.

Fail 17 May 2012 158,615 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system exit pipes melting rear bumper.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 154,683 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 149,044 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 149,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 139,733 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 129,349 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 123,085 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 123,058 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

has slight movement in n/s steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2006 121,138 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear bumper damaged

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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WN53 VDZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN53 VDZ, 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 WN53 VDZ registered?

WN53 VDZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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