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YH53 BFP

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,738 mi
Last recorded175,738 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 BFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 175,738 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drain tube area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 171,761 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover fitted covering items

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (Drain tube pipe) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 170,168 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear section brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 161,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 161,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 155,289 miles

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

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

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

n/s childseat fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2014 144,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

handbrake cable touching rear tyres

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2014 144,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

handbrake cable touching rear tyres

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 6 Sep 2013 129,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 129,184 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 113,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 113,653 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,969 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 87,321 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 87,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 82,805 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 82,805 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 73,683 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,929 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,994 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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YH53 BFP is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH53 BFP, 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 YH53 BFP registered?

YH53 BFP is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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