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YT52 UTC

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,070 mi
Last recorded156,070 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 UTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 156,070 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 150,591 miles

All brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 150,591 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 144,458 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Sep 2015 144,368 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

All brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Mar 2014 134,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

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

n/s/f wheel looking negative camber

Pass 18 Mar 2014 134,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

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

n/s/f wheel looking negative camber

Pass 30 Mar 2013 128,279 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 122,064 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 113,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 107,583 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 107,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,971 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 89,443 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 77,940 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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YT52 UTC 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 73.3%.

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 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 YT52 UTC, 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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YT52 UTC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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