MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,791 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden aftermarket shock and spring fouling on road wheel and tyre (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden aftermarket shock and spring fouling on road wheel and tyre (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner body sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake binding on
Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Foot brake and handbrake have long travels.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passenger side rear tyre badly cracked on inner side walls but no chords are exposed.
Poor wiring under bonnet.
Suspension modified with lowering springs.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Foot brake and handbrake have long travels.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passenger side rear tyre badly cracked on inner side walls but no chords are exposed.
Poor wiring under bonnet.
Suspension modified with lowering springs.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all suspension lowered
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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HF04 XLX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HF04 XLX, 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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HF04 XLX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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