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FD52 KPJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,433 mi
Last recorded115,433 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 KPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 115,433 miles

Front brake flexi hoses deteriorated both sides

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2021 115,433 miles

Front brake flexi hoses deteriorated both sides

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Both sides front (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Botha sides front (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Botha sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 106,577 miles

All bushes deteriorated

Auxiliary belt perished

Both front tyres perished and close to limit and wearing on edges

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 101,416 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Auxiliary belt heavily perished

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front arb bushes deteriorated

Front shocks corroded

Front wishbone bushes heavily deteriorated

Metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside front wing mirror damaged

Nearside outer cv showing signs of grease but no visible splits or tears

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 99,761 miles

Nearside front mirror damaged

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 23 Nov 2016 99,387 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 99,387 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,704 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 89,704 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 86,919 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 84,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 84,005 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 78,829 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 78,829 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 81,234 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 67,009 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 56,052 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 41,752 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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FD52 KPJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD52 KPJ, 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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FD52 KPJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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