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GR53 DYN

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,178 mi
Last recorded162,178 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 DYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 162,178 miles

corrosion underside (harsh in places)

cut in nearside rear tyre

front to rear brae pipes corroded(border line pass )

Fail 24 Jul 2017 162,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

corrosion underside (harsh in places)

cut in nearside rear tyre

front to rear brae pipes corroded(border line pass )

Pass 27 Jul 2016 161,735 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion underside

Fail 27 Jul 2016 161,735 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion underside

Pass 14 Aug 2015 159,989 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

chip in front window

near side front brake hose perished

Fail 14 Aug 2015 159,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

chip in front window

near side front brake hose perished

Pass 14 May 2014 150,777 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 145,301 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front tyre treads wearing on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2012 137,750 miles

exhaust leaking

radiator leaking

screen chipped

Pass 16 May 2011 120,938 miles

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

rear silencer rubbing on tow bar

Fail 16 May 2011 120,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs wearing thin

rear silencer rubbing on tow bar

Pass 14 May 2010 99,775 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,947 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 73,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 61,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,124 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 48,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper blade worn.

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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GR53 DYN is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 113,443 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 GR53 DYN, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GR53 DYN is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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