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SW53 GKX

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,592 mi
Last recorded150,592 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 GKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 150,592 miles

Excessive corrosion to rear cross member, Not within Prescribed areas

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 145,892 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 135,856 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust rear silencer is touching/vibrating at rear towframe

Fail 27 Feb 2015 135,834 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust rear silencer is touching/vibrating at rear towframe

Pass 15 Jan 2014 125,866 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 116,079 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 103,590 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,829 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 85,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

ALL windscreen wipers not switching off

Pass 14 Dec 2009 67,766 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 67,766 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,845 miles

spare wheel carrier bracket broken

Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,259 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,308 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 30,308 miles

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

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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SW53 GKX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW53 GKX, 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 SW53 GKX registered?

SW53 GKX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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