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GP53 MGY

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

244,581 mi
Last recorded244,581 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 244,581 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 242,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 226,171 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 210,316 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 201,391 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 201,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 198,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front Tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 178,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2009 151,240 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s inner drive shaft boot in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2008 114,451 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 114,451 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 96,234 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 70,047 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut in offside front tyre but not to cords

x2 cuts in nearside front tyre but not to cords also very slight damage to wheel rim

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 MGY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGY, 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 MGY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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