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KV53 CPU

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

175,766 mi
Last recorded175,766 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 175,766 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 175,766 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 168,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rusty in places underneath.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 168,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rusty in places underneath.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2014 161,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F SIDE LAMP SLIGHTLY DIM

REAR OF ENGINE UNDER TRAY INSECURE

SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR AND REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES GETTING CORRODED

SLIGHT FREE PLAY AT WHEEL

SLIGHT LIFT / PLAY IN N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNTING

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RUBBERS

SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 161,609 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F SIDE LAMP SLIGHTLY DIM

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR OF ENGINE UNDER TRAY INSECURE

SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR AND REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES GETTING CORRODED

SLIGHT FREE PLAY AT WHEEL

SLIGHT LIFT / PLAY IN N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNTING

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RUBBERS

SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 154,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes towards rear getting corroded

both front strut top mountings on limit of lift / play

both rear shock absorber outer sleeves corroded

getting a bit rusty in places underneath

hand brake travel near limit

n/s outer sill getting rusty in places

o/s/r brake reading low

o/s/r tailgate door will not open

rear of undertray cracked / broken

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes

Fail 4 Apr 2013 154,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes towards rear getting corroded

both front strut top mountings on limit of lift / play

both rear shock absorber outer sleeves corroded

exhaust system loud (baffles ?)

getting a bit rusty in places underneath

hand brake travel near limit

n/s outer sill getting rusty in places

o/s/r brake reading low

o/s/r tailgate door will not open

rear of undertray cracked / broken

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2012 146,773 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 136,439 miles

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

exhaust - nosiey and middle rear joint of exhaust, has slight bowing.

front strap have slight lift

play at wheel

Fail 15 Apr 2011 136,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust sounds noisey even when not blowing.

front bracket broken in exhaust.

front strap has slight lift when jacked

slight blow mid to rear joint in exhaust.

slight play at wheel.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 123,193 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET VERY RUSTY AND SLIGHT BLOW AT MID / REAR JOINT

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 123,193 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET VERY RUSTY AND SLIGHT BLOW AT MID / REAR JOINT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 107,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 107,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 89,713 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 89,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,244 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 65,244 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CPU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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