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DA52 EUF

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,403 mi
Last recorded141,403 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 EUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 141,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 141,041 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 131,099 miles

advised nsf mirror cover damaged

advised osf brake pipe slight corrosion

advised top shock mounts worn

Fail 14 Jun 2018 131,099 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advised nsf mirror cover damaged

advised osf brake pipe slight corrosion

advised top shock mounts worn

Pass 6 Jul 2017 123,456 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 123,456 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 114,824 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 114,824 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 103,874 miles

o/s/f door check strap broken

rear tyre sidewalls perished

slight rust n/s sill

Fail 9 Jul 2015 103,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

o/s/f door check strap broken

rear tyre sidewalls perished

slight rust n/s sill

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,640 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 90,638 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,422 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 76,422 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,042 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,915 miles

front pads low

Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,627 miles

front discs lipped

front pads low

Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,823 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 19,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,531 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 13,620 miles

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

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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DA52 EUF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA52 EUF, 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 DA52 EUF registered?

DA52 EUF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is DA52 EUF safe to buy?

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