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WN52 ZXW

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

170,860 mi
Last recorded170,860 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 ZXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 170,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 170,857 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close to Cords, Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 167,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Sill Holed Not in Prescribed Area

Fail 30 Sep 2022 167,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close To Cords Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Sill Holed Not in Prescribed Area

Pass 6 Sep 2021 162,943 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 162,880 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 159,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 159,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 157,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 157,188 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 154,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 154,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2017 154,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 147,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body corrosion not in proximity of prescribed area

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Mar 2015 135,955 miles

exhaust noisey and fouling body

nearside door mirror lens damaged

nearside outer cv boot split and leaking

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 135,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust noisey and fouling body

nearside door mirror lens damaged

nearside outer cv boot split and leaking

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 125,952 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 125,952 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 116,023 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 106,053 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 106,053 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 98,793 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 90,264 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 90,264 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 78,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag lamp on

Fail 26 Jan 2009 78,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag lamp on

Pass 4 Feb 2008 64,256 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 63,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

rear no plate/front discs and pads/both front top strut mounts

Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,921 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,526 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both number plates starting to discouler

off side rear tyer starting to wear unevenly

rear brakes noisey

Fail 16 Jan 2006 31,526 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both number plates starting to discouler

off side rear tyer starting to wear unevenly

rear brakes noisey

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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WN52 ZXW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 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 WN52 ZXW, 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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WN52 ZXW is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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