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B19 VLS

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests39 (29 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

147,752 mi
Last recorded147,752 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 VLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

29 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 147,752 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted and flickering (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2026 147,756 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 136,253 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 136,253 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Both (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2025 143,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 130,085 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 130,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2024 139,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 123,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 132,918 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 117,847 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 127,319 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 114,327 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 124,380 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 109,938 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 119,565 miles

Engine Damp With Oil

Offside Front Tyre Wearing

Pass 5 Mar 2019 95,025 miles

Bulb warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 26 Nov 2018 116,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,603 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 111,746 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2017 111,746 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2016 107,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 85,101 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 85,101 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 102,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 102,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 72,040 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,191 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 95,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 84,962 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 185,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 166,874 miles

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

slight damage o/s r sill

Fail 20 Nov 2010 166,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight damage o/s r sill

Pass 23 Nov 2009 145,331 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 145,310 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 131,641 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 100,945 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 100,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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B19 VLS is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 113,443 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 B19 VLS, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B19 VLS is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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