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BK53 KSX

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,669 mi
Last recorded149,669 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 149,669 miles

front steering rack arms have slight play

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 145,121 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 139,674 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2013 139,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 134,539 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 134,539 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 126,466 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 126,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 114,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 114,241 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 99,100 miles

Oil leak

front bumper is cracked.

rear exhaust shield is corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 85,305 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 69,609 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 56,415 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 56,415 miles

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

Nearside 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?

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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BK53 KSX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK53 KSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 KSX registered?

BK53 KSX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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