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CE52 KFW

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,364 mi
Last recorded82,364 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 KFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 82,364 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 82,364 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 79,652 miles

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers corroded and breaking up

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 79,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers corroded and breaking up

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose not secured and rubbing driveshaft

Pass 24 Oct 2023 76,901 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,319 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 70,456 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 70,393 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 65,074 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 65,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 60,961 miles

front brake pads low

rear exhaust box showing DET to outer skin

Pass 2 May 2018 57,258 miles

rear both shocks sleeve showing DET

rear exhaust box showing DET

Pass 11 May 2017 56,254 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 55,625 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,000 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 54,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 51,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,514 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,396 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,862 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 39,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,060 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,126 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,319 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 30,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 25,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,474 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,104 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,159 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 11,186 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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CE52 KFW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE52 KFW, 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 CE52 KFW registered?

CE52 KFW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is CE52 KFW safe to buy?

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