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AK53 OAU

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,198 mi
Last recorded89,198 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 89,198 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

middle section exhaust heat shield loose

n/s front inner tyre edge wearing thin

o/s front brake slightly tight to turn

rear brake adjustment

Fail 18 Dec 2014 89,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

middle section exhaust heat shield loose

n/s front inner tyre edge wearing thin

o/s front brake slightly tight to turn

rear brake adjustment

Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,002 miles

BRAKE FLUID CHANGE / CORROSION ON O/S/F X ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP MOUNTS / O/S/R TYRE PERRISHING / UNDER TRAY FITTED / SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Fail 20 Dec 2013 82,002 miles

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

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

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

BRAKE FLUID CHANGE / CORROSION ON O/S/F X ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP MOUNTS / O/S/R TYRE PERRISHING / UNDER TRAY FITTED / SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Pass 19 Dec 2012 76,012 miles

BRAKE PIPES TO CONPENSATOR CORRODING

FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT /

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 18 Dec 2012 76,012 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

BRAKE PIPES TO CONPENSATOR CORRODING

FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT /

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,851 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 69,851 miles

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

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)

brake fluid level low

Pass 10 Dec 2010 63,599 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

slight blow on cat

Fail 9 Dec 2010 63,599 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre getting low

slight blow on cat

Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,145 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,901 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,647 miles

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

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

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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AK53 OAU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK53 OAU, 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 AK53 OAU registered?

AK53 OAU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AK53 OAU safe to buy?

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