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AY53 KRV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,189 mi
Last recorded102,189 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 KRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 102,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,516 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 97,513 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,078 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 96,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,993 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 95,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 93,215 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 93,215 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 89,769 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,856 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 83,856 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 81,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,054 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 60,975 miles

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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AY53 KRV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY53 KRV, 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 AY53 KRV registered?

AY53 KRV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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