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BK53 WDJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,510 mi
Last recorded146,510 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 146,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 6 Mar 2020 142,410 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2020 142,410 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 140,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Feb 2018 140,929 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2017 138,509 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 136,703 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 136,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 133,455 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 133,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 131,782 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 128,973 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 123,020 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 123,019 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 112,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 96,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 21 Sep 2007 75,832 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 57,683 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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BK53 WDJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK53 WDJ, 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 BK53 WDJ registered?

BK53 WDJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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