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YA53 NLD

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,396 mi
Last recorded172,396 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 NLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 172,396 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 172,385 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting main structure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid LSV leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis next to spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 152,123 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 152,004 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak,rev counter not working (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch has a hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering arm joint ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Diesel tank strap corroded insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2018 147,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear chassis corroded but not considered excessive

both rear wheel arches holed but not prescribed area

Fail 14 May 2018 147,170 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both rear inner wheel arches holed, not within prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jun 2017 149,501 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 142,739 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 142,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s handbrake cable not attached

Pass 9 Dec 2014 135,534 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 127,545 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 127,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 118,537 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 118,537 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 109,985 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 109,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside mirror cracked but doesn't affect view to rear

Pass 29 Dec 2010 101,613 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 101,613 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 92,651 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 92,651 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 85,347 miles

Rear no.plate deteriorated

Spare tyre is bald !

Fail 14 Dec 2007 68,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Dec 2007 68,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Dec 2006 49,761 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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YA53 NLD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue 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 YA53 NLD, 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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YA53 NLD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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