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BD52 EPE

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,113 mi
Last recorded218,113 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 EPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 218,113 miles

Corrosion on all brake ferules

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre got sidewall cracks

Offside Front Tyre Sidewall cracks

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 207,515 miles

Rear brake pipes greased

Offside wiper

Fail 8 Apr 2016 207,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside wiper

Pass 2 Apr 2015 202,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 198,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 198,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 194,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brakes disc in very poor condition

slight noise from both rear wheel bearing

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Jan 2013 194,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brakes disc in very poor condition

slight noise from both rear wheel bearing

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2012 184,758 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded ,, front brake discs lightly corroded ..offside rear brake readings slightly lower than nearside

Fail 16 Jan 2012 184,758 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded ,, front brake discs lightly corroded ..offside rear brake readings slightly lower than nearside

Pass 19 Jan 2011 172,711 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 165,682 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 158,889 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 151,552 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 137,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 137,531 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 113,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 113,490 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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BD52 EPE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD52 EPE, 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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BD52 EPE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is BD52 EPE safe to buy?

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