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GY53 ATU

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

118,558 mi
Last recorded118,558 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 ATU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 118,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2023 118,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 116,365 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 116,350 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 113,917 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 113,877 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,735 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 108,732 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 103,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 103,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1756514 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,523 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 98,506 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,607 miles

Nearside steering arm slight play

Fail 8 Apr 2016 93,607 miles

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

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

Nearside steering arm slight play

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,740 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 87,726 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 84,343 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 79,497 miles

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

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

front brake disc rusty

n/s/f seat belt slow in retracking

o/s/f bumper slight damage but no sharp edges

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking on tyre walls

Fail 8 Nov 2012 79,458 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

front brake disc rusty

n/s/f seat belt slow in retracking

o/s/f bumper slight damage but no sharp edges

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking on tyre walls

Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 74,821 miles

Nearside front inner c.v boot insecure (small end)

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

Spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Sep 2009 74,815 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Lower radiator hose leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front inner c.v boot insecure (small end)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre flat

Fail 13 Dec 2008 67,557 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

tested in wet conditions

Pass 13 Dec 2008 67,557 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

tested in wet conditions

Pass 21 Dec 2007 64,630 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,918 miles

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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GY53 ATU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GY53 ATU, 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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GY53 ATU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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