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MJ52 VYZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,501 mi
Last recorded144,501 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 VYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 144,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 144,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 141,770 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 138,829 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 133,134 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 127,037 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 126,975 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 113,366 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,927 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 101,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 97,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 97,724 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 92,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f mirror glass held on by tape

Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f mirror glass secured by tape

Fail 22 Jan 2013 88,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front pads wearing thin

n/s/f wiper split but clears ok

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f mirror glass secured by tape

outer skin of back box deteriorted

Fail 23 Jan 2012 83,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

o/s/f mirror held on by tape

Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

o/s/f mirror held on by tape

Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,159 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,323 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 71,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 63,425 miles

rear brakes squeal

Fail 26 Jan 2009 63,425 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes squeal

Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,599 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nail n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,287 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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MJ52 VYZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MJ52 VYZ, 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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MJ52 VYZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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