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HV53 GZO

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

149,113 mi
Last recorded149,113 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 GZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 149,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald on inner edges - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 149,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald on inner edges - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 142,059 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mounting - strong advisory (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and nearside inner rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 142,059 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mounting - strong advisory (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and nearside inner rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 136,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both struts upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV gaiter weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 136,083 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both struts upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV gaiter weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 129,197 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both struts upper bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material localised corrosion on front to rear and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 124,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to inner rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both struts upper bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2021 124,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to inner rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both struts upper bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel tank support strap snapped - strong advisory

Pass 24 Oct 2020 117,168 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 108,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 108,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 101,975 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight play top strut mounts

Fail 25 Oct 2018 101,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight play top strut mounts

Pass 26 Apr 2017 100,865 miles

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

Central Exhaust heatshield partially insecure causing rattle/vibration

Engine upper cover and undertray fitted obscuring view to some components

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear loading doors not opening from outside. Gained access via interior handle mechanism.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' also large cracks outside zone 'A' inside swept area but low enough on screen to be not affecting view to front (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 98,409 miles

Near side front tyre bald inner edge

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Off side front tyre low inner edge

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 98,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Near side front tyre bald inner edge

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Off side front tyre low inner edge

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 94,319 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mid section exhaust heatshield loose

rear back box corrded

slight movement in front top mount bearings

Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,319 miles

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

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

mid section exhaust heatshield loose

rear back box corrded

slight movement in front top mount bearings

Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,151 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 87,151 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,652 miles

front brake disc in poor condition

front brake pads look low

n/s head lamp lens cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2011 73,949 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,949 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 71,935 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,044 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,279 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,799 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 38,799 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,665 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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HV53 GZO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HV53 GZO, 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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HV53 GZO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HV53 GZO shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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