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VN52 NLU

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,331 mi
Last recorded144,331 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 NLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 144,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 May 2017 143,685 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 142,670 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre bald on both edges

Fail 27 Jan 2016 142,664 miles

Battery insecure clamp loose (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre bald on both edges

Pass 15 Jan 2015 135,773 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 131,620 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 126,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 126,732 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 120,332 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 117,232 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 117,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 101,173 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 101,173 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 84,544 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 84,544 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,251 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,128 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside rear brake squeeking

Pass 7 Jan 2006 18,357 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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VN52 NLU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 VN52 NLU, 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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VN52 NLU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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