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PY52 LVC

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

106,872 mi
Last recorded106,872 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2022 106,872 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 106,807 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020
Fail 4 Jan 2020 106,694 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 47,370 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 47,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brakes require attention!

Pass 6 Jan 2006 35,751 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 35,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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 LVC 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 37.5%.

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 PY52 LVC, 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

How do I check the history of PY52 LVC?

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What year was PY52 LVC registered?

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

Is PY52 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY52 LVC shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY52 LVC have outstanding finance?

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