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GJ53 FFL

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,309 mi
Last recorded105,309 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 FFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2012 105,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 105,309 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 14,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT BIND TO NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS

Fail 31 Oct 2011 14,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT BIND TO NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 230,465 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 9 Oct 2010 230,464 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 7 Oct 2009 138,535 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,307 miles

corroded rear exhaust silencer.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,002 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 27,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GJ53 FFL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GJ53 FFL, 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 GJ53 FFL registered?

GJ53 FFL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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