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LS52 YGN

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,261 mi
Last recorded95,261 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 YGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 95,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 95,372 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 95,272 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 95,272 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 92,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 90,904 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,921 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 87,420 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,694 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 84,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,255 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,928 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,528 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,028 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 71,028 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,444 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 67,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,842 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 59,842 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,542 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 56,542 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,970 miles

advisde rear brake overhaul next service

airbag lamp on

front brake discs lipped

rear no. plate deteriating

Fail 11 Apr 2008 52,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 52,462 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 47,083 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 47,083 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,286 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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LS52 YGN is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS52 YGN, 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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LS52 YGN is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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