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RY52 NBD

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

247,185 mi
Last recorded247,185 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 NBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 247,185 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 247,185 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 246,505 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 245,747 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 243,972 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 240,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 240,810 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 242,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 241,285 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 240,336 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 239,459 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 237,741 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slightly long travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Feb 2008 235,634 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 235,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 228,684 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 228,684 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Upper Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

engine oil level to low, topped up for test

offside drivesaft balance rubber split and insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2006 179,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil level on minnimum

Pass 26 Jan 2006 179,763 miles

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

oil level on minnimum

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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RY52 NBD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RY52 NBD, 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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RY52 NBD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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