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AD53 VVU

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,202 mi
Last recorded135,202 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 135,202 miles

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

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

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

both sills corroded

underbody

Pass 3 Jan 2025 126,948 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 120,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 120,846 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 114,097 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 109,697 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight play in both top strut mounts

Fail 11 Dec 2021 109,691 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

slight play in both top strut mounts

Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,186 miles

Exhaust blowing

Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,320 miles

Exhaust system noisy

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 93,301 miles

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

Exhaust system noisy

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 88,017 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edges are wearing thin

osf and nsf top mount has slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2018 88,017 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre inner edges are wearing thin

osf and nsf top mount has slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2017 80,867 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 72,298 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,387 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 58,611 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seatbelt slow retracting

n/s door checkstrap faulty

rear brakes noisey

Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear 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 rear brake imbalance and noisey

Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,533 miles

under guard fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,838 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,468 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,635 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,072 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,018 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 21,011 miles

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

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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AD53 VVU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD53 VVU, 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 AD53 VVU registered?

AD53 VVU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is AD53 VVU safe to buy?

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