MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower spring of coil over setup corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake comp valve (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted not fitted correctly twisted and cable tied to shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake comp valve (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit engine bay (4.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank insecure tank strap snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger rear leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected wiper does not clear enough windscreen for clear view of road (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
parking brake close to reserve travel
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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KS53 VDY 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 61.5%.
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 VDY, 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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KS53 VDY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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