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FH53 BPY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,062 mi
Last recorded150,062 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 BPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 150,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 141,379 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 132,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 123,057 miles

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

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

ns and os inner wheel wells corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 112,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 103,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake lazy may need attention

Fail 24 Feb 2021 103,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake lazy may need attention

Pass 29 Feb 2020 96,096 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs,leaf springs,exhaust and brake pipes in areas.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 88,596 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,455 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 73,530 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 73,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,097 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 68,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 57,311 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 57,292 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,274 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 48,274 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,619 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 38,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,533 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 292,312 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,907 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,316 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 14,055 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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FH53 BPY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FH53 BPY, 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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FH53 BPY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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