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GX03 UAL

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,615 mi
Last recorded82,615 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 UAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,615 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 82,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 79,438 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing deteriating

Fail 23 Dec 2014 79,431 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear wheel bearing deteriating

Fail 13 Dec 2013 76,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Dec 2012 73,356 miles

Both wipers split but still clearing screen

Brake fluid warning light flashes on fluid level slightly low but ok

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,316 miles

Damage to rear bumper

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 70,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Damage to rear bumper

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 66,822 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriated

Slight room at top of steering column

Fail 23 Dec 2010 66,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear deteriated

Slight room at top of steering column

Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,740 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 62,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2008 60,185 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 60,185 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2007 53,424 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 45,233 miles

1-bulb in high level stop light not working

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

rear brakes squeak.

traces of c.v grease on both outer c.v gaiters,no splits visible.

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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GX03 UAL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GX03 UAL, 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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What year was GX03 UAL registered?

GX03 UAL is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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