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SW53 KSU

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,381 mi
Last recorded112,381 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 KSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 112,381 miles

crush damage to sills

Fail 2 Sep 2014 112,097 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

crush damage to sills

Pass 4 Oct 2013 105,996 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal tread depth limit

both rear shockabsorbers have light misting of oil

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front indicator lamp damaged

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2012 94,990 miles

N/S/F DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 94,990 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 81,821 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 81,821 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 70,186 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 70,186 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,008 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 57,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,248 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 45,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,008 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 35,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,223 miles

front bumper damaged

windscreen chipped

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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SW53 KSU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SW53 KSU, 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 SW53 KSU registered?

SW53 KSU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is SW53 KSU safe to buy?

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