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GP52 DJU

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,562 mi
Last recorded194,562 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 DJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 194,562 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 194,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 187,153 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 187,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 177,003 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight nick in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2011 177,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight nick in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2010 163,484 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 163,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 148,152 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 148,152 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 135,347 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 114,439 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 132,740 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 132,740 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

silght movement in offside & nearside steering rack

slight damage to nearside front & rear bumper & offside rear.

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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GP52 DJU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GP52 DJU, 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 GP52 DJU registered?

GP52 DJU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is GP52 DJU safe to buy?

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