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OE53 UMK

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,660 mi
Last recorded39,660 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 UMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2017 39,660 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 38,565 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 38,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 37,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,500 miles

Rear bumper cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,026 miles

lift in front suspension

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,862 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,390 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 15,941 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,130 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 11,107 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 9,337 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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OE53 UMK is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE53 UMK, 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 OE53 UMK registered?

OE53 UMK is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is OE53 UMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE53 UMK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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