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KX53 OYB

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,550 mi
Last recorded136,550 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 OYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 136,550 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mid section corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 136,548 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust mid section corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2013 125,337 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 125,337 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 119,679 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 101,879 miles

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

OSF wing mirror damaged.

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat loose on frame.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 101,874 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

OSF wing mirror damaged.

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat loose on frame.

Fail 6 Sep 2010 85,324 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,324 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 73,981 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,755 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 52,754 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,581 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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KX53 OYB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KX53 OYB, 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 KX53 OYB registered?

KX53 OYB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KX53 OYB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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