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GL53 UGX

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,860 mi
Last recorded141,860 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 UGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 141,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 133,852 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 120,926 miles

Unable to see front brake pads.

handbrake leaver has little reserve travel.

Fail 24 Jan 2019 120,548 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to see front brake pads.

handbrake leaver has little reserve travel.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 107,118 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 107,118 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 102,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,514 miles

alternator belt noisey at idle.

front lower engine mount worn not to x/s at time of test.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r wheel bearing very slightly noisey not to x/s or rough when rotated at time of test.

rear exhaust corroded not blowing at time of test.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,083 miles

rear exhaust silencer poor condition corroded not blowimg at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded (rear brake compensator valve area) not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 89,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer poor condition corroded not blowimg at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded (rear brake compensator valve area) not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,544 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 70,208 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 70,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,425 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,758 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 44,040 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,489 miles

service & parking brake efforts low for n/s/r not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 34,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

service & parking brake efforts low for n/s/r not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 22,916 miles

front pads 3/4 worn.

n/s/r tyre sightly lumpy tread.

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 UGX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GL53 UGX, 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 GL53 UGX registered?

GL53 UGX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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