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GP53 DXK

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

178,800 mi
Last recorded178,800 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 DXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 178,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills and underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 178,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 175,603 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 pipes for Brake Compensator (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake travel

Fail 18 Nov 2023 175,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 pipes for Brake Compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 170,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear to load valves (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 26 Nov 2022 170,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear to load valves (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2021 164,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from load valve to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

bumper damage

Pass 5 Dec 2020 156,975 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all welding repairs covered in underseal not allowing proper inspection

body damage

Fail 28 Nov 2020 156,844 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all welding repairs covered in underseal not allowing proper inspection

body damage

Pass 23 Nov 2019 150,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front bumper damaged

repairs to underside covered in underseal not allowing proper inspection

Fail 23 Nov 2019 150,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front bumper damaged

repairs to underside covered in underseal not allowing proper inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2018 142,755 miles

Front both front seat belts slow to retract

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear and front to rear and o/s/f brake pipes

damage to front undertray

Pass 4 Dec 2017 138,087 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)

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

body and bumper damage

slight play in track rod ends

Fail 4 Dec 2017 138,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

body and bumper damage

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 9 Dec 2016 130,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

bumper damage

play in steering rack

Fail 6 Dec 2016 130,371 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking load valve (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

bumper damage

play in steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2015 123,457 miles

Body damage

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2015 123,456 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body damage

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 114,530 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 114,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 106,317 miles

centre brake light inoperative

exhaust blowing

security of spare wheel carrier

Pass 27 Nov 2012 100,191 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear additional lamp not working lower/reflector lamp

Fail 27 Nov 2012 100,191 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear additional lamp not working lower/reflector lamp

Pass 9 Dec 2011 86,706 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 86,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 69,699 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,777 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 58,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,723 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,652 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,496 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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GP53 DXK is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 GP53 DXK, 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 DXK is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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