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AX52 JOH

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

228,983 mi
Last recorded228,983 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 JOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 228,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 228,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 210,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes from compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 210,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes from compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 198,614 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 185,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 185,606 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 176,016 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 176,016 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 165,445 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Fail 9 May 2014 165,445 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Pass 3 May 2013 139,311 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 2 May 2013 139,311 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 26 Apr 2012 107,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

os front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2012 107,969 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

os front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2011 76,035 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 76,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake lever travel long

Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,998 miles

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

slight brake imbalance to rear brakes

small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 1 Feb 2010 56,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

slight brake imbalance to rear brakes

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2009 47,748 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 43,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides front suspension struts damper gaiters torn

rear brakes noisy operation

rear centre stop lamp only part working

windscreen wiper blades poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2007 37,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre rear stop lamp only partial operation

Pass 2 Feb 2006 29,803 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BETWEEN MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM MARK.

FRONT BRAKE DISC PADS WORN NEAR TO MINIMUM THICKNESS.

FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES POOR CONDITION.

NEARSIDE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH CRACKED/SPLIT NEAR TO LIMIT AND SLIGHT SEPARATION.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN NEAR TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE.

REAR BRAKES NOISY IN OPERATION.

SIGNS OF SLIGHT FLUID SEAPAGE FROM REAR BRAKE REGULATOR VALVE.

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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AX52 JOH is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AX52 JOH, 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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AX52 JOH is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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