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YA53 YAF

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,016 mi
Last recorded136,016 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 YAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 136,016 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 129,418 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 129,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 125,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 123,883 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 123,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 117,859 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 117,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 116,407 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 116,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 110,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 110,140 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 98,795 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake discs worn.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 92,057 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 92,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 81,069 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 61,122 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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 YAF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YAF, 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 YAF registered?

YA53 YAF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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