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PY52 HKB

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,652 mi
Last recorded168,652 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 HKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 168,652 miles

front brakes fluctuating slightly

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 166,613 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front wheel slightly binding

Fail 19 Nov 2014 166,613 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s front wheel slightly binding

Pass 18 Nov 2013 166,612 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 165,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 155,453 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 144,254 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 135,842 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 129,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 118,829 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 118,825 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 102,487 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 102,487 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 82,215 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 82,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 53,158 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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PY52 HKB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PY52 HKB, 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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What year was PY52 HKB registered?

PY52 HKB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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