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RN53 AMK

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,519 mi
Last recorded43,519 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 AMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 43,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hose slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 38,310 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,328 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 19,712 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 15,354 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 13,828 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 12,976 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 12,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 12,308 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 12,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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 10 Jan 2013 11,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 10,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front and rear bumpers cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2012 10,471 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front and rear bumpers cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2011 9,646 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 9,646 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 8,706 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 7,620 miles

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

front wipers torn slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2008 6,511 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 5,045 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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RN53 AMK is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RN53 AMK, 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 RN53 AMK registered?

RN53 AMK is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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