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KM53 JZW

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,025 mi
Last recorded134,025 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 JZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 134,025 miles

Offside headlamp glass damaged.

Fail 18 Aug 2015 134,019 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front flexy not surported (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn offside and nearside outer (2.5.C.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside. (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released nearside and offside. (1.2.1e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside front. (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearsid and offside andnearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 132,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar close to lower arms

Fail 6 Aug 2014 132,461 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine oil low

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar close to lower arms

Pass 8 Aug 2013 128,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

drive belt worn

front exhaust mounting adrift

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar close to lower arms

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Pass 24 May 2012 116,463 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)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s/f anti roll bar close to lower arms

Fail 17 May 2012 116,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

front exhaust mounting adrift

o/s and n/s/f anti roll bar close to lower arms

Pass 29 Jul 2010 102,619 miles

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

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

o/s/ head light glass cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2010 102,615 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

o/s/ head light glass cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2009 92,998 miles

battery loose

o/s lowewr ball joint slight play

Fail 13 Jul 2009 92,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

battery loose

o/s lowewr ball joint slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2008 80,279 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 29 May 2008 80,279 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 48,923 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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KM53 JZW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KM53 JZW, 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 KM53 JZW registered?

KM53 JZW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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