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GP03 TYX

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,481 mi
Last recorded192,481 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 TYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2016 192,481 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded front (3.5.1i)

osf mirror damaged

radiator leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 190,315 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 182,425 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 182,424 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 168,506 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 150,825 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 150,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 131,206 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 131,206 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 11,441 miles

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 16 Jun 2008 94,829 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 94,829 miles

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

Steering column knocking

Pass 25 Jun 2007 76,541 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 57,362 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges †nearside rear tyre very slightly out of shape

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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GP03 TYX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GP03 TYX, 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 GP03 TYX registered?

GP03 TYX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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