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YH53 LYT

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

90,481 mi
Last recorded90,481 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 LYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 90,481 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 90,481 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,893 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 88,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,809 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 86,809 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,013 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 85,013 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,404 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2015 80,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,877 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,491 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,372 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 64,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,679 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 57,679 miles

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

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

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

both front discs are worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,885 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 50,885 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,650 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 45,650 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,772 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 40,772 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,350 miles

raditor insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2008 36,350 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

raditor insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,925 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,252 miles

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

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 LYT is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YH53 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

YH53 LYT is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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