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KS53 SZF

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

210,609 mi
Last recorded210,609 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 210,609 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 204,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn edges & cracked sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coolant leak??

Fail 24 Mar 2016 204,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn edges & cracked sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coolant leak??

Pass 16 Apr 2015 198,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 172,067 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 171,856 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spare tyre defective

tail pipes missing from rear box

Pass 16 Nov 2012 139,940 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 121,340 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 103,357 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 85,456 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 69,537 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 53,602 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 37,683 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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KS53 SZF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZF, 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 SZF registered?

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

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