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GV53 EBU

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,343 mi
Last recorded100,343 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 EBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 100,343 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to both rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to inner sills

Fail 6 Dec 2017 100,334 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to both rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to inner sills

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,857 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front - starting to split (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from brake load valve into brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 94,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear by load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Dec 2015 94,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear by load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2014 89,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion to offside centre floor

Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

hevay corrosion to offside centre floor

Fail 13 Dec 2013 83,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

hevay corrosion to offside centre floor

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,681 miles

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

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

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

both rea tyres perished and close to the limit

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside centre floor

Fail 5 Dec 2012 80,644 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both rea tyres perished and close to the limit

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside centre floor

Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to nearside centre outer sill

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre on the limit on inner edge (tread not cut as deep)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 77,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to nearside centre outer sill

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre on the limit on inner edge (tread not cut as deep)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 74,049 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 73,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 70,999 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2008 62,291 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres perished

nearside front tyre tread depth worn down to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2007 56,051 miles

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

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

both registration plates deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,511 miles

front number plate deteriorated

imbalance of front brakes 20%

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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GV53 EBU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GV53 EBU, 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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GV53 EBU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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