MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing around bracket. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner of bumper on the n/s. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split around clip. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TOP strut cup/bearing excessive free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on outer edge (out of shape on rotation) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
crack in o/s/f head lamp.
free play detected in the steering on the n/s (suspect inner rack end)
free play detected in the steering on the o/s (suspect inner rack end)
o/s/r tyre signs of cracking/perished.
shields fitted unable to fully inspect.
stone chip in front screen n/s.
various metal brake pipes signs of rust/corrosion.
crack in o/s/f head lamp glass.
light oil mist o/s steering rack area.
o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to lip/split.
oil mist o/s/f shock.
slight free play detected (n/s steering rack,suspect inner rack ball joint)
stone chip in centre of front screen.
various brake pipes signs of corrosion.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light. (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
crack in o/s/f head lamp glass.
light oil mist o/s steering rack area.
o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to lip/split.
oil mist o/s/f shock.
slight free play detected (n/s steering rack,suspect inner rack ball joint)
stone chip in centre of front screen.
various brake pipes signs of corrosion.
n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyres on 1.6 to 2mm.
o/s/f tyre valve perished.
o/s/f tyre worn on edges.
slight free play both front suspension top mounts.
stone chip in front screen n/s.
various brake pipes signs of rust/corrosion.
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split rack also has oil leak and slight free play in n/s inner rack end. (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light. (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyres on 1.6 to 2mm.
o/s/f tyre valve perished.
o/s/f tyre worn on edges.
slight free play both front suspension top mounts.
stone chip in front screen n/s.
various brake pipes signs of rust/corrosion.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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AD53 VXB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 AD53 VXB, 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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AD53 VXB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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