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YX53 WZL

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,045 mi
Last recorded172,045 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 172,045 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 171,917 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 158,783 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 144,568 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 144,568 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 129,307 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 104,689 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 89,556 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 89,555 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 75,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 75,869 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 63,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,041 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,779 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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YX53 WZL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX53 WZL, 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 YX53 WZL registered?

YX53 WZL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YX53 WZL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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