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HK53 EYJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,467 mi
Last recorded166,467 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 EYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 166,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 163,096 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 159,960 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

gearbox mount bush

Pass 2 Dec 2021 149,915 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 144,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front number plate slightly damaged

oil leak from vehicle

slight blow from front pipe

Pass 23 Sep 2019 123,762 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 119,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs heavily pitted and corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

offside obligatory mirror slightly loose

rear exhaust box baffles deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2018 119,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder?? (1.1.3 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs heavily pitted and corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

offside obligatory mirror slightly loose

rear exhaust box baffles deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2017 118,307 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 118,307 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL 4 NOT WORKING (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 112,281 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 112,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 104,011 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 95,609 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 95,609 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 92,831 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 87,293 miles

Slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2010 82,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 82,481 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 65,808 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective

rear Registration plate deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2008 52,657 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 52,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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)

o/s/r tyre has a nail in & is perished in sidewalls

Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,091 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 39,091 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

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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HK53 EYJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HK53 EYJ, 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 HK53 EYJ registered?

HK53 EYJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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