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YG53 OFO

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,580 mi
Last recorded148,580 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 OFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 148,580 miles

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 ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded not in a prescribed area.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 143,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 136,328 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 130,765 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 122,925 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 116,573 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 116,533 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 113,336 miles

both front treads outer shoulder worn off

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 16 Mar 2015 113,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front treads outer shoulder worn off

first 4 notches on handbrake is free travel

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 106,206 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes minor deterioration

both front tyre valves inaccessible

first 4 notches on handbrake is free travel

spare wheel missing+cradle insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2014 106,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes minor deterioration

both front tyre valves inaccessible

first 4 notches on handbrake is free travel

spare wheel missing+cradle insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,463 miles

no spare wheel fitted in cradle+insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2012 93,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

no spare wheel fitted in cradle+insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2011 88,516 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 88,515 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 81,214 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,043 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 68,711 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 59,844 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 52,220 miles

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

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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YG53 OFO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG53 OFO, 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 YG53 OFO registered?

YG53 OFO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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