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CN53 GBV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

208,574 mi
Last recorded208,574 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 GBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 208,574 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 198,648 miles

oil leak.

Fail 18 Dec 2017 198,647 miles

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

centre exhaust pipe slight leak from clamp.

oil leak.

rear exhaust back box corroded and a small leak .

rear shocks slight mist of oil and skin corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2016 188,887 miles

front arch liners fitted.

undertays fitted.

Fail 14 Dec 2016 188,880 miles

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

front arch liners fitted.

undertays fitted.

Pass 9 Jan 2016 178,156 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 178,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel areas (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 166,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 157,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 157,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 146,374 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise damage to nearside rear of bumper areas

Pass 3 Jan 2012 136,219 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 136,219 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 123,800 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 110,998 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 98,175 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 85,913 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 73,851 miles

Offside Rear 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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CN53 GBV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CN53 GBV, 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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CN53 GBV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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