MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre worn outer edge
slight damage o/s mirror glass
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre worn outer edge
slight damage o/s mirror glass
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Undertray Fitted
Nearside Front Sidelight Dim
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusted
Spare Wheel Missing
Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Undertray Fitted
Nearside Front Sidelight Dim
Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusted
Spare Wheel Missing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Off side front door check strap missing.
Oil leak
Rear bumper damaged.
Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Undertray Fitted
Front Inner Brake Pads Low
Handbrake Travel High
Newarside Rear Service Brake Performance Low
Rear Brake Imbalance High
Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Undertray Fitted
Front Inner Brake Pads Low
Handbrake Travel High
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Newarside Rear Service Brake Performance Low
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake Imbalance High
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearings noisey.
Travel on handbrake lever.
Windscreen wiper blades worn.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear wheel bearings noisey.
Travel on handbrake lever.
Windscreen wiper blades worn.
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L2 JLY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 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 L2 JLY, 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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L2 JLY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 2003.
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