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YA52 FXD

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

189,145 mi
Last recorded189,145 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 FXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 189,145 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 189,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 187,969 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 187,954 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 187,905 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside 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 Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 5 Sep 2011 181,742 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2011 181,732 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

all tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2010 179,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front lower ball joint extra large bolt fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2010 179,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 171,673 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 171,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 169,412 miles

both front tyres worn

both rear tyres perishing

centre brake light removed

chip to screen

front number plate discolouring

rear brakes noisy

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2008 169,339 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn low and perishing

chip to screen

front number plate discolouring

Pass 7 Jun 2007 143,728 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 99,067 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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YA52 FXD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YA52 FXD, 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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What year was YA52 FXD registered?

YA52 FXD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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