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RV53 TKD

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,990 mi
Last recorded180,990 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 TKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 180,990 miles

fuel cap temporary type

rear reg plate deteriorating

too much oil in engine

windscreen damage zone B

Fail 11 Sep 2010 180,986 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel cap temporary type

rear reg plate deteriorating

too much oil in engine

windscreen damage zone B

Pass 3 Sep 2009 166,118 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 152,948 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2008 152,948 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2007 117,339 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 97,824 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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RV53 TKD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV53 TKD, 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 RV53 TKD registered?

RV53 TKD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is RV53 TKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 TKD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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