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AK52 YSM

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,276 mi
Last recorded188,276 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 188,276 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 188,275 miles

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 188,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 184,655 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 184,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 179,212 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear hand brake low on effort 19%

Rear service brake low on efffort 50%

Spare tyre defective ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2017 179,204 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 174,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 167,628 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 162,921 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 157,967 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 152,668 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 146,080 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 139,481 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 133,317 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 127,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 120,690 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 120,690 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to split

off side front wheel binding slightly

rear brake lines corroding

washers could do with adjustment

Pass 27 Nov 2006 115,125 miles

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

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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AK52 YSM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK52 YSM, 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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AK52 YSM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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