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DK53 WSN

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,743 mi
Last recorded192,743 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 WSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 192,743 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 185,283 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 13 Aug 2013 182,125 miles

1 pipe from compensator corroded

1 pipe into brake compensator corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 182,019 miles

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

1 pipe from compensator corroded

1 pipe into brake compensator corroded

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 174,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag warning light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 13 Aug 2012 174,898 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

air bag warning light on

Fail 8 Aug 2012 174,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag warning light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 17 Dec 2010 16,368 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/S screen washer jet aim isnt where is should be

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2010 16,368 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/S screen washer jet aim isnt where is should be

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2009 150,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 138,183 miles

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

outer skin on silencer slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 138,183 miles

outer skin on silencer slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2007 102,126 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 79,808 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 79,808 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DK53 WSN 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 60%.

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 DK53 WSN, 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 DK53 WSN registered?

DK53 WSN is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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