MOT Status
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130,612 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
center brake light does not fully illuminate
suspension components showing signs of corrosion
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake valve leaking compensator valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
center brake light does not fully illuminate
suspension components showing signs of corrosion
Front both suspension struts have wear / play in upper mounts
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing almost excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
axel 'U' bolts, nuts corroded.
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Fuel system component leaking at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front both suspension struts have wear / play in upper mounts
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing almost excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
axel 'U' bolts, nuts corroded.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and valve (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake imbalanced / nearside weaker
Nearside Rear foot brake weak
Nearside mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorating
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear foot brake weak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorating
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Deep cut in nearside front tyre tread but not excessive.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear chassis corroded outside prescribed areas.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside front position lamp weak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside front position lamp weak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
nearside front position lamp inoperative
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
nearside front position lamp inoperative
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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GP53 DXJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 GP53 DXJ, 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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GP53 DXJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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