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WR53 SFK

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,902 mi
Last recorded146,902 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 SFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 146,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s Welding covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 140,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 140,780 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 138,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner sill covered in underseal

Offside Outer sill covered in underseal

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Fail 3 Mar 2022 138,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner sill covered in underseal

Offside Outer sill covered in underseal

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Mar 2021 135,708 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 135,343 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not welded/separated at bottom(within 30cm of leaf spring mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper mounting slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 123,678 miles

brake discs rusty

brake pipes corroded

n/s rear tyre perished

rear shockers corroded

rear spring hangers corroded

sills corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 123,654 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill and inner sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear spring hanger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pipes corroded

n/s front tyre perished

rear spring hangers corroded

sills corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 117,757 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 116,279 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust repaired

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s outer sill repaired

Pass 1 Jul 2013 115,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 115,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 108,023 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 107,917 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in rack end n/s

Fail 7 May 2011 91,533 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 91,533 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 71,256 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 70,510 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,716 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2009 50,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,813 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,593 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2007 38,593 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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WR53 SFK is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WR53 SFK, 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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WR53 SFK is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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