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WR52 VBB

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,144 mi
Last recorded79,144 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 VBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 79,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both outer (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both outer (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 79,140 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both outer (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both outer (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 76,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 76,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 74,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all to and from rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 72,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in steering

Fail 14 Dec 2016 72,612 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Dec 2015 70,447 miles

nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 70,447 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 67,774 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2014 67,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,645 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2013 64,643 miles

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

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

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

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,186 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 61,185 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,486 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,040 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 55,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,919 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

slight play both front upper strut mounts

Pass 23 Dec 2008 47,332 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 47,322 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 43,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 34,150 miles

advise grease found on offside front cv boot ,? wipped off grease but no split fond ? may be a very tiny hole ?

Pass 17 Dec 2005 24,441 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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WR52 VBB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WR52 VBB, 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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WR52 VBB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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