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WK53 YKL

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,934 mi
Last recorded85,934 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 YKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 85,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased/slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside rusted including outer sills

Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,789 miles

nearside front tyre has flat spot on inner tread

Fail 19 Jul 2017 83,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

nearside front tyre has flat spot on inner tread

Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,351 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,593 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 67,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,216 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Offside rear shock absorber shroud deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,354 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 51,354 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,263 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 45,262 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,536 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 38,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,703 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 34,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,027 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 30,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,971 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 28,971 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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WK53 YKL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WK53 YKL, 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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WK53 YKL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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