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PY53 KUE

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,833 mi
Last recorded144,833 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 KUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 144,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 143,319 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2024 142,746 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 141,851 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 141,025 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 139,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 136,575 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 129,540 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 123,455 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 123,455 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 118,056 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 118,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 113,514 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 107,174 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 107,174 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 102,567 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 99,556 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 99,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 94,541 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 91,318 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 88,140 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 88,140 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 84,022 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 79,942 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 72,392 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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PY53 KUE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY53 KUE, 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 PY53 KUE registered?

PY53 KUE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is PY53 KUE safe to buy?

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