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DX53 FGN

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

244,314 mi
Last recorded244,314 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 244,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 244,314 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 226,850 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 226,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 190,002 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 190,002 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

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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DX53 FGN is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DX53 FGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX53 FGN registered?

DX53 FGN is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is DX53 FGN safe to buy?

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