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KU53 ZJY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,489 mi
Last recorded82,489 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 ZJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 82,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 77,012 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 71,145 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 64,858 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 64,045 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 62,741 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,506 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 58,222 miles

Nearside Front headlamp loose

Offside Front headlamp loose

Fail 17 Aug 2018 58,222 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp loose

Offside Front headlamp loose

Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,628 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,675 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 53,349 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,497 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 50,497 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,682 miles

Engine oil level low

Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,904 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,140 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 43,977 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,912 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 41,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,244 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 40,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,004 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,782 miles

Offside front tyre is wearing low on outer edge.

Fail 23 Aug 2007 34,777 miles

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

play in nearside front Upper suspension strut mounting near the limits.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,994 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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KU53 ZJY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KU53 ZJY, 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 KU53 ZJY registered?

KU53 ZJY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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