2003 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · DX53 RWF
2003 Volkswagen Caddy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 152,111 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX53 RWF Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 152,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX53 RWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Caddy (DX53 RWF) between November 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
DX53 RWF Mileage History
- 16/11/200639,595 mi
- 16/11/200639,595 mi
- 07/11/200751,079 mi+11,484 mi
- 07/11/200751,079 mi
- 06/11/200863,187 mi+12,108 mi
- 06/11/200863,189 mi+2 mi
- 05/11/200973,785 mi+10,596 mi
- 05/11/200973,785 mi
- 03/11/201082,490 mi+8,705 mi
- 15/08/201188,309 mi+5,819 mi
- 15/08/201188,309 mi
- 03/08/201291,783 mi+3,474 mi
- 09/08/201396,790 mi+5,007 mi
- 09/08/201396,790 mi
- 06/08/2014101,085 mi+4,295 mi
- 06/08/2014101,085 mi
- 05/08/2015104,535 mi+3,450 mi
- 10/08/2016107,840 mi+3,305 mi
- 10/08/2016107,840 mi
- 09/08/2017111,991 mi+4,151 mi
- 09/08/2018116,233 mi+4,242 mi
- 09/08/2018116,233 mi
- 11/10/2019119,897 mi+3,664 mi
- 15/10/2019119,897 mi
- 23/09/2020121,443 mi+1,546 mi
- 01/10/2020121,444 mi+1 mi
- 26/10/2021127,382 mi+5,938 mi
- 05/10/2022133,060 mi+5,678 mi
- 13/10/2023138,193 mi+5,133 mi
- 22/07/2024142,491 mi+4,298 mi
- 18/08/2025152,111 mi+9,620 mi
Average of roughly 5,999 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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