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HK53 EYM

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,678 mi
Last recorded223,678 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 223,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front steering rack boot perished

Offside Outer sill damaged

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cut outer sidewall and perished

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2014 204,239 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

Pass 14 Nov 2013 185,309 miles

o/s sill damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 167,655 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 167,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 149,404 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 149,404 miles

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2010 129,831 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 111,396 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.

coolant level below minimum.

damage to o/s outer sill.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 111,396 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.

coolant level below minimum.

damage to o/s outer sill.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 91,236 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Nov 2007 67,276 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 67,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant reservoir was well below minimum mark on bottle

damage to o/s sill

Fail 13 Nov 2006 41,456 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 41,456 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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HK53 EYM 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 HK53 EYM, 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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HK53 EYM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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