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LB52 NYZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,903 mi
Last recorded140,903 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 NYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 140,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 131,095 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 130,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 121,702 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Feb 2014 108,589 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 108,589 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 99,061 miles

Rear brakes noisey.!

Spare tyre deflated.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 99,056 miles

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

Rear brakes noisey.!

Spare tyre deflated.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,413 miles

Added engine oil before carrying out emissions test.

Rear brakes squeal!

Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,548 miles

light secondary return spring missing on load sensing valve.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 78,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

light secondary return spring missing on load sensing valve.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,192 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

minor wear to suspension etc

very marginal deterioration to rear number plate

Fail 22 Mar 2010 72,192 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

minor wear to suspension etc

very marginal deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 23 Mar 2009 67,642 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 23 Mar 2009 67,642 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 13 Mar 2008 63,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some deterioration to suspension etc offside front tyre very marginal tread wear

Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,811 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some deterioration to suspension etc offside front tyre very marginal tread wear

Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,322 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2006 55,201 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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LB52 NYZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LB52 NYZ, 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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LB52 NYZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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