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YY52 BBO

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,402 mi
Last recorded136,402 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 BBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 136,402 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 727,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 722,920 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015

0/s rear tyre perished

both inner steering joints worn

Fail 17 Feb 2015

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

0/s rear tyre perished

both inner steering joints worn

Fail 17 Feb 2014 49,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,517 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front indicator light lins slgitly dameged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front head light lins slightly insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,976 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,011 miles

ns rack end inner slight play

os rack end inner slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2009 30,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s & n/s/front track rods have slight play at steering rack fixings

Pass 18 Dec 2008 23,519 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brakes RBT balance percentage figure high

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/rear tyre splitting

o/s & n/s/front steering rods have slight play at rack fixings

o/s/front tyre worn outer edge and sidewall deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2008 20,516 miles

all brake pipes to rear load valve corroded,covered by grease

o/s/f & n/s/f track rods have slight movement at steering rack fixings

Fail 18 Dec 2007 20,496 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pipes at rear corroded,covered by grease

slight play offside and nearside front track rods at fixings to rack

Pass 29 Dec 2006 16,160 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 12,702 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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YY52 BBO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YY52 BBO, 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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YY52 BBO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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