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GP53 MFZ

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

140,951 mi
Last recorded140,951 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 MFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 140,951 miles

exhaust emits blue smoke

Fail 9 Jul 2015 140,945 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust emits blue smoke

Pass 27 Nov 2014 134,772 miles

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

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

rear bumper temporarily repaired

slight corrosion to offside and nearside floor pans

Fail 27 Nov 2014 134,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear bumper temporarily repaired

slight corrosion to offside and nearside floor pans

Pass 21 Nov 2013 121,135 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

corropsion starting in offside floor pan

nearside front indicator lamp lens damaged

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2013 121,135 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

corropsion starting in offside floor pan

nearside front indicator lamp lens damaged

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2012 107,678 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)

offside rear bumper slightly cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2012 107,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear bumper slightly cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,974 miles

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)

handbrake travels slightly high

rear bumper temporarily repaired

rear wiper split

reverse lights not working

Fail 28 Oct 2011 89,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

handbrake travels slightly high

rear bumper temporarily repaired

rear wiper split

reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,530 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 73,529 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 62,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Park brake lever travel getting high.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 62,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Park brake lever travel getting high.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 51,973 miles

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

advise both rear tyres show perishing and cracking in treads and sidewalls

advise o/s mirror cracked but not adversely affecting view to rear

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges nearing limit

high level brake light has segments not working

recommend tracking

Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,495 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 35,495 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,835 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 26,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 MFZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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