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FY53 HGD

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

186,176 mi
Last recorded186,176 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 HGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 186,176 miles

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

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

under guards fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 183,547 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 183,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 177,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front floor is slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 168,060 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 152,014 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 136,235 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 119,607 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 104,123 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,377 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,429 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,017 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,969 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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FY53 HGD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FY53 HGD, 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 FY53 HGD registered?

FY53 HGD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is FY53 HGD safe to buy?

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