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GJ53 USP

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,629 mi
Last recorded76,629 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 USP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,629 miles

All Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Tyres 3mm

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2016 76,626 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

All Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Tyres 3mm

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,384 miles

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

Offside front shock absorber dust gaiter split

Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,380 miles

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

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

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

Offside front shock absorber dust gaiter split

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,003 miles

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

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)

car tested wet

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,875 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 47,761 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,761 miles

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

Offside 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 26 Aug 2010 32,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,038 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly lumpy tread on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 29,038 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly lumpy tread on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,121 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,521 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,255 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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GJ53 USP is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ53 USP, 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 USP registered?

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

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