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FM52 HRC

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

151,287 mi
Last recorded151,287 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 HRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2025 151,287 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Jun 2024 148,984 miles

corrosion to underside

Fail 27 Mar 2024 148,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Mar 2023 142,846 miles

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Mar 2022 137,039 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 136,923 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 132,340 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 132,204 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 128,113 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 124,512 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Top mounting play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished/cracking

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Top mounting play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished/cracking

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished/cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2019 124,512 miles

Offside Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Top mounting play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished/cracking

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Top mounting play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished/cracking

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished/cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2018 123,658 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 122,158 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 122,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 118,660 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 111,389 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 104,570 miles

advise rear brake service

Fail 27 Jan 2014 104,570 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,477 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,073 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 88,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 78,820 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 69,026 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 58,936 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,216 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,217 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,766 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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FM52 HRC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FM52 HRC, 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 FM52 HRC registered?

FM52 HRC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is FM52 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 HRC shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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