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GJ53 FFV

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,552 mi
Last recorded133,552 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 133,552 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 133,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 113,330 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 89,870 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 89,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 67,149 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 Oct 2007 53,073 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2007 53,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,901 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 42,895 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front 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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GJ53 FFV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FFV, 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 FFV registered?

GJ53 FFV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is GJ53 FFV safe to buy?

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