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WV53 OWY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,485 mi
Last recorded160,485 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 OWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 160,485 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 145,816 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 145,210 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 139,441 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 139,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,278 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,857 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s outersill corroded

oil leaks around gearbox

Fail 22 Sep 2010 94,846 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust corroded

o/s outersill corroded

oil leaks around gearbox

Pass 1 Sep 2009 85,375 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,023 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 76,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2007 59,931 miles

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

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

front brake discs are lipped

offside front tyre is getting low

rear brakes are noisy

Pass 2 Sep 2006 44,155 miles

front brake discs

Fail 2 Sep 2006 44,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake discs

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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WV53 OWY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV53 OWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV53 OWY registered?

WV53 OWY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is WV53 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 OWY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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