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BP53 HHL

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

163,033 mi
Last recorded163,033 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 HHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 163,033 miles

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

both front tyres inner side walls crsacking

Fail 12 Sep 2013 163,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres inner side walls crsacking

Pass 10 Sep 2012 154,792 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wipers slightly smeering windscreen

driver seat back rest slightly insecure

offside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tyre

radiator insecure

steering wheel adjuster lever slightly insecure, steering secure.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 154,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wipers slightly smeering windscreen

offside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tyre

radiator insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2011 146,308 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

driver seat slightly insecure

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge, cords not exposed

Fail 9 Sep 2011 146,308 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

driver seat slightly insecure

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge, cords not exposed

Fail 3 Sep 2011 145,887 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

oil leak from back of engine

spare tyre below 1.6mm

Pass 25 Aug 2010 132,734 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 132,734 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 116,117 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 116,166 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 113,889 miles

High level brake light disconected

Fail 20 Dec 2008 113,889 miles

High level brake light disconected

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 86,178 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 86,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 65,963 miles

n/s headlight cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2006 65,963 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s headlight cracked

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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BP53 HHL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 BP53 HHL, 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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BP53 HHL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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