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VK53 AVX

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

67,299 mi
Last recorded67,299 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 AVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2025 67,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 66,407 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components and undercarriage corroded

tank strap broken

Pass 14 Nov 2023 65,522 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components and undercarriage corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 64,127 miles

both outer sills rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,828 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 62,828 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2020 61,598 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 59,609 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to compensator valve and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 58,039 miles

all flexi ferruls rusty

all other brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 8 May 2018 58,016 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all flexi ferruls rusty

all other brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 May 2017 56,354 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 54,910 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met 19%/ may need repair or adjustment

rear brake pipes very slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 53,609 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 11 May 2015 53,604 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 May 2014 52,224 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 50,917 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 49,677 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 49,677 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 47,350 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 47,350 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 44,936 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 May 2010 44,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2009 42,208 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,464 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 34,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,820 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,172 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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VK53 AVX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VK53 AVX, 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 VK53 AVX registered?

VK53 AVX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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