CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG53 YMA

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,159 mi
Last recorded156,159 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 YMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 156,159 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 149,556 miles

brake pipes rusty

nsf brake hose cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2016 143,728 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 134,331 miles

osf brake pad low, front brakes slightly uneven

servo pipe temp repair

Pass 23 Oct 2014 123,028 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear most bush poor

rear tyres low

Fail 23 Oct 2014 123,028 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f lower arm rear most bush poor

rear tyres low

Pass 15 Nov 2013 109,835 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 109,835 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads very much on min limit not see inner pads,

osr brake backplate damp

Pass 8 Nov 2012 94,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre has been changed, os headlight has been repaired

screen chiped, rear brakes slightly uneven, os headlight loose, osf lower armbush deteriating, nsr tyre both edges worn

Fail 8 Nov 2012 94,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screen chiped, rear brakes slightly uneven, os headlight loose, osf lower armbush deteriating, nsr tyre both edges worn

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,493 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 68,463 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,755 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,359 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,259 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,089 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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG53 YMA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG53 YMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG53 YMA?

You can check the full history of FG53 YMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG53 YMA registered?

FG53 YMA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is FG53 YMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 YMA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG53 YMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG53 YMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.