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VN53 PKE

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,870 mi
Last recorded63,870 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 PKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 63,870 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 63,847 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 63,847 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 57,765 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 56,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 54,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 54,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 47,777 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 44,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 42,153 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 39,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 39,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre Valve stem perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre Valve stem perished

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,636 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 35,225 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,742 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,838 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,110 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,915 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,598 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 15,578 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 13,841 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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VN53 PKE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VN53 PKE, 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 VN53 PKE registered?

VN53 PKE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 PKE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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