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KV53 CPN

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,056 mi
Last recorded131,056 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 CPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 131,056 miles

damage all round van

o/s/f wishbone bush split

play at top strut mounts

rear tyres worn in inside edges

slight play at both front outer roll bar links

underside covered in mud

Fail 18 Mar 2016 130,052 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/f wishbone bush split

rear tyres worn in inside edges

slight play at both front outer roll bar links

underside covered in mud

Pass 17 Mar 2015 125,554 miles

front bushes split

play n/s ball joint

rear tyres low

Pass 27 Feb 2014 117,935 miles

o/s/f ball joint boot perished

o/s/f bush split

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2013 111,791 miles

bonnet catch sticky

lift on both top strut mounts

play at o/s mirror

travel on handbrake

Fail 7 Mar 2013 111,776 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

bonnet catch sticky

lift on both top strut mounts

play at o/s mirror

travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Mar 2012 106,058 miles

4 tyres getting low

lift on top struts

o/s ball joint boot perished

rear exhaust

travel on pedal

Fail 15 Mar 2012 106,044 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

4 tyres getting low

front pads

lift on top struts

o/s ball joint boot perished

rear exhaust

travel on pedal

Pass 26 Feb 2011 98,920 miles

damage to n/s mirror glass

lift on both front top struts

middle exhuast corroded

damage to front bumper

Fail 21 Feb 2011 98,891 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

lift on both front top struts

middle exhuast corroded

travel on foot and handbrake

Pass 13 Mar 2010 93,509 miles

exhaust sleeves corroded

front brake pipes coated, not tested

maximun allowable lift on o/s/f top strut mount

rear brakes noisey

Pass 5 Mar 2009 85,551 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 85,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front tyre on limit

Fail 19 Mar 2008 76,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,073 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 57,838 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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KV53 CPN is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KV53 CPN, 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 KV53 CPN registered?

KV53 CPN is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is KV53 CPN safe to buy?

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