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GK53 YCZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

203,437 mi
Last recorded203,437 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 YCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 203,437 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear customer has fit standard wheels on rear to pass mot

Fail 26 Sep 2018 203,434 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 197,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Area of rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Under-size tyre fitted to wheel

Offside Rear Under-size tyre fitted to wheel

Fail 3 Apr 2017 196,783 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Area of rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking and service brake efficiency low

Nearside Rear Under-size tyre fitted to wheel

Offside Rear Under-size tyre fitted to wheel

Pass 29 Mar 2016 188,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 181,973 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 181,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 175,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 170,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 170,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 167,746 miles

small exhaust blow

vehicle lowered

Pass 12 Nov 2010 162,675 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 162,675 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 157,281 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 144,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 110,221 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 88,333 miles

Offside Rear 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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GK53 YCZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YCZ, 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 YCZ registered?

GK53 YCZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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