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KX53 OYC

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,860 mi
Last recorded252,860 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 252,860 miles

Please note: Rear brakes need slight adjustment!

Fail 17 Dec 2022 252,817 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 245,456 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 244,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Pass 16 May 2018 240,333 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 May 2018 240,333 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 229,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s mirror glass damaged

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Sep 2014 212,431 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level stop light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2013 199,837 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 183,080 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 183,080 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 162,970 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 162,970 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2010 142,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2010

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 121,878 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 121,878 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 101,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 79,640 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 79,640 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006

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

n/s headlamp lens cracked but lamp servicable

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 OYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KX53 OYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX53 OYC registered?

KX53 OYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is KX53 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX53 OYC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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