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HN52 SXZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

253,666 mi
Last recorded253,666 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 SXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 253,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (strong advisory) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 253,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Passenger seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (strong advisory) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 244,171 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 237,110 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 237,105 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after cat (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust joint (7.1.1)

Clutch pedal get's stuck to the floor

Near side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Off side and near side front (rear) bushes slightly perishing

Off side and near side rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

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

Offside Front Door stopper mounting point broken

Offside Front coil spring corroded bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has a knocking noise whew rocking the steering wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2017 231,703 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT TRAVEL ON FOOT BRAKE

VEHICLE BEEN SITTING FOR LONG TIME

Pass 27 May 2015 220,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

cracks to offside rear tyre walls/treads

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit

Pass 23 Oct 2012 211,330 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 199,031 miles

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

brake fluid dirty

cracks to nearside front outer driveshaft rubber gaitor

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

offside front lower wishbone rear rubber bush cracks

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Oct 2010 185,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 168,249 miles

spare wheel missing

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Oct 2009 168,249 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

spare wheel missing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 149,229 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 149,229 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 122,037 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 122,037 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 101,490 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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HN52 SXZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HN52 SXZ, 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 HN52 SXZ registered?

HN52 SXZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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