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PF52 VVA

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,694 mi
Last recorded97,694 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 VVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 97,694 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 90,433 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 90,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,008 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,642 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 62,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,097 miles

long handbrake travel

nearside wing mirror missing and damage to nearide of vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2006 45,097 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

damage to nearside of vehicle

front brake discs slightly scored and lipped on edges

long handbrake travel

nearside wing mirror missing

oil leak

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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PF52 VVA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PF52 VVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF52 VVA registered?

PF52 VVA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is PF52 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF52 VVA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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