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KS53 SZC

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

73,921 mi
Last recorded73,921 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 73,921 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 13 Dec 2021 73,921 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2 x central (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x n/s/r to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Dec 2020 71,790 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank strap - corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rigids (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber - corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 x Load valve rigids (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber - corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare wheel carrier - corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 1 Dec 2020 71,790 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank strap - corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rigids (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber - corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 x Load valve rigids (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber - corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare wheel carrier - corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Jun 2019 68,187 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

petrol tank strap rusted but tank secure

Fail 22 Jun 2019 68,187 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

petrol tank strap rusted but tank secure

Pass 16 Jun 2018 65,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four on brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

petrol strap rusted but tank secure

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,605 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all too comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 62,605 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all too comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,736 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 59,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,637 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)

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2015 56,637 miles

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

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

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)

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust in poor condition ,front bracket broken but still supported

Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,103 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 50,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,219 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 49,219 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,323 miles

advise o/s rear tyre cracked side wall

Fail 28 Jun 2010 47,323 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

advise o/s rear tyre cracked side wall

Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,609 miles

o/s/rear tyer cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2009 46,609 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

o/s/rear tyer cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,836 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,608 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 36,608 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)

rear brakes locking up before front

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 SZC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KS53 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

KS53 SZC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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The MOT history for KS53 SZC shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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