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WP53 MKD

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,938 mi
Last recorded81,938 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 MKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2022 81,938 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Front and rear bumper damage and plate repares (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,474 miles

Front and rear bumpers damaged

General under body corrosion

Movement in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 7 Dec 2021 81,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear bumpers damaged

General under body corrosion

Movement in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 26 Nov 2020 81,022 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 81,022 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 80,392 miles

Both front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2018 78,731 miles

Both front top strut mounts worn

Front brake pads worn-approx.Approx 4000 miles

Passenger seatbelt slightly damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2017 76,672 miles

various body damage

Fail 11 Dec 2017 76,672 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper repare plate (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/s and n/s (5.2.2a)

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

various body damage

Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,791 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,619 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 70,611 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes from limiter valve to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes from rear flexi hoses to rear brakes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,650 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 3 Dec 2013 62,874 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,884 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 48,454 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,234 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,659 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,859 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,402 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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WP53 MKD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WP53 MKD, 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 WP53 MKD registered?

WP53 MKD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is WP53 MKD safe to buy?

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