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KV53 CTK

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,303 mi
Last recorded166,303 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 166,303 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 166,300 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 144,078 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 125,542 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 120,328 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 111,432 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 111,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 101,812 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 92,209 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 92,209 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,944 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 82,944 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,004 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 66,703 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 66,703 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 59,916 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 52,811 miles

head lamp glass cracked offside

Pass 20 Dec 2008 44,754 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 34,841 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 23,934 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 CTK is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV53 CTK, 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 CTK registered?

KV53 CTK is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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