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AV53 KXT

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,241 mi
Last recorded125,241 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 125,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r + o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 119,625 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 119,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 108,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPES TO AND FROM LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 108,929 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPES TO AND FROM LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 103,921 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s headlight cracked

o/s/r light cracked

various brake pipes rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2019 103,918 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

various brake pipes rusty

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s headlight cracked

o/s/r light cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2016 102,121 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded underbody pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r lower sidelight inop but upper working

Pass 4 Nov 2015 99,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 99,873 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing smooth on edges.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 88,496 miles

rear brakes noisy when spun

towbar fitted but no socket for electrics

Fail 29 Apr 2013 88,489 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

rear brakes noisy when spun

towbar fitted but no socket for electrics

Pass 8 Feb 2012 84,615 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 84,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 77,246 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 67,707 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Pass 5 May 2009 54,296 miles

chips in screen,rear exhaust box outer casing rusty.

Pass 27 May 2008 36,200 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 36,200 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,222 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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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AV53 KXT is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AV53 KXT, 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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AV53 KXT is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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