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MM53 GFA

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,797 mi
Last recorded138,797 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 GFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 138,797 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 131,910 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 11,742 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 117,002 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 104,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BUMPER BAR near side inscure not damaged

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 104,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FAIL FAIL Emission test could not be carried out, tail pipe too small

FRONT BUMPER BAR near side inscure not damaged

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

BOTH REAR TYRES Shows signs of body contact resulting in side wall schuffing.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 97,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 97,423 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 94,536 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge also low on tread

Fail 1 Jul 2013 94,536 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge also low on tread

Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,466 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 81,040 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 81,040 miles

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

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 10 Jul 2010 71,962 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,137 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 58,571 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 58,570 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,744 miles

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

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

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

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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MM53 GFA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red 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 MM53 GFA, 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 MM53 GFA registered?

MM53 GFA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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