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MW52 JSZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,460 mi
Last recorded164,460 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 JSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 164,460 miles

Offside Front Top suspension mount worn

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,980 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 103,975 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,457 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,171 miles

Brke pedal spongy

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 75,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brke pedal spongy

Front inner brake pads feel low.

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear axle brake imbalance 62%

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,557 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 53,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,895 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 48,496 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,012 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,128 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,132 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,010 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 11,790 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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MW52 JSZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MW52 JSZ, 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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MW52 JSZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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