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YA53 FMD

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,262 mi
Last recorded169,262 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 FMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 169,262 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 169,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 158,071 miles

wear in n/s steering rack end

lift in both front top suspension mountings

Fail 7 Aug 2015 158,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

lift in both front top suspension mountings

wear in n/s steering rack end

Pass 4 Aug 2014 149,037 miles

front grill security

o/s n/s sill damage

o/s/f n/s/f slight brake pipe corrosion

rear brake imbalance

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe

Fail 4 Aug 2014 149,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front grill security

o/s n/s sill damage

o/s/f n/s/f slight brake pipe corrosion

rear brake imbalance

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe

Pass 5 Aug 2013 133,355 miles

o/s/f tyre just legal

wear in both front shocker mountings

Pass 6 Aug 2012 121,166 miles

condensation n/s headlight

corrosion on main and both front brake pipes

front number plate

Pass 27 May 2011 112,360 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 112,344 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 109,351 miles

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

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

fron reg plate starting to deteriate

Pass 15 May 2009 105,297 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 105,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 87,171 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 64,657 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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YA53 FMD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA53 FMD, 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 YA53 FMD registered?

YA53 FMD is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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