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FM52 WWD

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

68,985 mi
Last recorded68,985 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 WWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 68,985 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to excessive play ()

Pass 13 Jan 2025 68,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 67,831 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 67,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) movement at steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 67,670 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 67,670 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,551 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front suspension top mounts have movement

Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,198 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all metal brake pipes covered in grezze and wax

top and lower engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2020 67,198 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all metal brake pipes covered in grezze and wax

top and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2019 66,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front suspension top mounts have movement when vehicle is jacked

drivers seat has movement

passanger seat has movement

Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,782 miles

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

Offside steering rack has movement

Rear wiper blade split

both front seats have movement

both front suspension top mounts have movement

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2018 66,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside steering rack has movement

Rear wiper blade split

both front seats have movement

both front suspension top mounts have movement

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 63,057 miles

Braking system leaking brake load sensing valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 56,572 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 56,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front wish bone bush slightly worn

off side rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 48,796 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,645 miles

advise o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush de-bonding

advise o/s/r outer tyre wall kerb damaged

advise rear brakes grab slightly

advise slight free play in o/s inner steering arm joint

advise steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,243 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,906 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,432 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 28,401 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 23,010 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,010 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,417 miles

removed steering wheel cover, to loose around steering wheel.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,119 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 9,692 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 7,758 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 WWD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WWD, 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 WWD registered?

FM52 WWD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is FM52 WWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 WWD shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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