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AP52 FTD

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,137 mi
Last recorded172,137 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 FTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 172,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 162,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 155,453 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

end tail pipe missing

foot brake travel

o/s/r tyre shape

Fail 17 Mar 2014 155,427 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre shape

Fail 14 Mar 2014 155,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre shape

Pass 25 Mar 2013 146,581 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 146,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 135,868 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 125,195 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 115,193 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 115,193 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 91,856 miles

rear brake imbalance.

Fail 23 Feb 2009 91,856 miles

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

rear brake imbalance.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 75,320 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,744 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 47,467 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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AP52 FTD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP52 FTD, 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 AP52 FTD registered?

AP52 FTD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is AP52 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 FTD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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