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BD04 HZE

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,504 mi
Last recorded240,504 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 HZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 240,504 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 240,504 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 225,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 225,400 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 213,553 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 198,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 178,533 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 155,760 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 149,892 miles

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

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

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

play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 149,892 miles

play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2007 114,779 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 114,779 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

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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BD04 HZE is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD04 HZE, 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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BD04 HZE is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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