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GK53 YCL

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,534 mi
Last recorded196,534 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 YCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 196,534 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 196,531 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 192,184 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 188,781 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 188,776 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 182,613 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 182,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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 6 Dec 2012 174,855 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 162,812 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 156,390 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 156,390 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 151,625 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 142,988 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 116,554 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Aug 2006 79,454 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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GK53 YCL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK53 YCL, 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 GK53 YCL registered?

GK53 YCL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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