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A53 EMA

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,671 mi
Last recorded55,671 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA53 EMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 55,671 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 68,813 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 50,359 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 59,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 43,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 51,294 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 31,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 45,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 16,786 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 42,899 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 41,008 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 36,705 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 34,401 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 31,191 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 28,693 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 26,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 23,767 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 21,074 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 19,141 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 16,997 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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A53 EMA is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 57,900 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 A53 EMA, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A53 EMA registered?

A53 EMA is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 September 2018.

Is A53 EMA safe to buy?

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