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HT52 FWJ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,206 mi
Last recorded160,206 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 FWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 160,206 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front tyres are low (bald) on the edges

Fail 16 Mar 2018 160,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front tyres are low (bald) on the edges

Pass 25 Mar 2017 153,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 150,270 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 146,710 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 144,166 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 141,301 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket fractured but not insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2012 138,277 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 125,399 miles

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

ns steering rack inner ball joint wear noted

Fail 20 Jan 2011 125,399 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

ns steering rack inner ball joint wear noted

Fail 29 Dec 2009 102,979 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear brakes noisy on operation, slight imbalance on rear footbrake.

Slight movement both front top suspension mounts.

Slight play in N/S steering rackk arm.

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 102,979 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Rear brakes noisy on operation, slight imbalance on rear footbrake.

Slight movement both front top suspension mounts.

Slight play in N/S steering rackk arm.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 84,750 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S w/wiper end perished.Front number plate deteriorated.Both front floor areas damaged.Slight wear n/s steering rack.Slight unbalance rear foot brake.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 67,896 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

passenger seat belt slow to retract,slight play in ns steering rack arm,spare wheel not in carrier under car

Pass 27 Dec 2006 52,077 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.Rear brakes noisey on application.

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)

Fail 27 Dec 2006 52,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.Rear brakes noisey on application.

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)

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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HT52 FWJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT52 FWJ, 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 HT52 FWJ registered?

HT52 FWJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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