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KS53 SXY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,846 mi
Last recorded82,846 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 SXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,360 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 72,306 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 72,306 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2012 68,116 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 67,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 23 May 2011 62,932 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 62,932 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,800 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 57,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,711 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Jun 2008 45,818 miles

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

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,818 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 35,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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KS53 SXY 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 KS53 SXY, 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 KS53 SXY registered?

KS53 SXY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is KS53 SXY safe to buy?

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