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PY52 LUW

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,449 mi
Last recorded30,449 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 LUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 30,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Lines (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 30,278 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 30,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside and offside mirror housings are becoming insecure

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 29,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 29,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 29,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 29,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 29,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 29,256 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 28,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 28,324 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 28,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 27,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,364 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 27,108 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside offside rear facing seats fitted in load carrying area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

No obvious exhaust gas leaks

The rear brake imbalance is becoming excessive

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,686 miles

nearside offside door mirrors becoming insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,173 miles

Both front tyres not rated extra load

Fail 10 Jun 2011 25,173 miles

Both front tyres not rated extra load

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 24,471 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,657 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 23,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 22,114 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,850 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 18,796 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,796 miles

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

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 LUW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

PY52 LUW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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