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GL53 NSY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,265 mi
Last recorded161,265 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 NSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 161,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 152,203 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 152,199 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 137,762 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside & nearside rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Some damage to rear bumper

Fail 3 May 2016 137,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside & nearside rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Some damage to rear bumper

Pass 11 Apr 2015 124,489 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 103,703 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 98,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 93,142 miles

load valve has slight misting of oil

squeel from rear brakes

Fail 2 Jan 2013 93,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

load valve has slight misting of oil

squeel from rear brakes

Pass 31 Dec 2011 84,338 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 73,853 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre tread low

advise suspension top mounts to front showing signs of fatigue

Pass 8 Jan 2011 73,853 miles

advise o/s/f tyre tread low

advise suspension top mounts to front showing signs of fatigue

Pass 4 Jan 2010 62,079 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 46,945 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 46,945 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,976 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 31,743 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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GL53 NSY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL53 NSY, 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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GL53 NSY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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