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KP53 ZNE

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,044 mi
Last recorded148,044 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 ZNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 148,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 148,230 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

osf bumper insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2015 137,953 miles

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

rear brakes require early attention

Pass 4 Nov 2014 113,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailbox and pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear lower tail light not working but still has a matched pair

Fail 3 Nov 2014 113,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailbox and pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside rear lower tail light not working but still has a matched pair

Windscreen has damage in swept area but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Nov 2013 106,295 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 106,295 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front sidelight dim

One of the nearside tail lights not working

Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,076 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 90,803 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 90,715 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 84,246 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,246 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 76,176 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 76,176 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 68,150 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 68,150 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 56,838 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 48,921 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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KP53 ZNE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KP53 ZNE, 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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KP53 ZNE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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