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OU53 WKW

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,666 mi
Last recorded173,666 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 WKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 173,666 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 173,044 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 169,048 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 166,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 154,448 miles

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

o/s/f tyre starting to wear low

o/s/r shock starting to weep oil

spare tyre outer edge worn

Fail 7 Oct 2010 154,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

o/s/f tyre starting to wear low

o/s/r shock starting to weep oil

spare tyre outer edge worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 140,417 miles

Slight play in near side front inner rack joint

Fail 3 Oct 2008 136,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2008 136,059 miles

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

nearside front cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2007 105,654 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 105,654 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

N/S/F flexi brake hose perished

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

O/S/F flexi brake hose perished

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2006 82,325 miles

rear bumper broken

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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OU53 WKW 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 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 OU53 WKW, 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 OU53 WKW registered?

OU53 WKW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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