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LK53 VTJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,811 mi
Last recorded62,811 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 VTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 62,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp slight damage

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 62,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp slight damage

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 60,942 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 60,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,438 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 1 Jun 2018 56,436 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING UP ON THE OUTERWALL

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 50,970 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 50,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,817 miles

Car has been standing for a long period of time

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 50,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Car has been standing for a long period of time

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 May 2013 50,209 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre has a cut but no cord exposed.

Fail 10 May 2013 50,205 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre has a cut but no cord exposed.

Pass 1 May 2012 49,688 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2012 49,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,895 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,607 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,067 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,535 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,359 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,949 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,387 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 38,386 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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LK53 VTJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LK53 VTJ, 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 LK53 VTJ registered?

LK53 VTJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is LK53 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK53 VTJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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