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BD54 OLB

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,048 mi
Last recorded141,048 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 OLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 141,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2025 140,354 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Moisture in headlamp

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 139,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 137,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 137,936 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 136,201 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

high level brake light not working

Fail 23 Feb 2022 136,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2020 133,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 133,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 128,056 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 115,324 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 115,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 110,048 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 106,402 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,578 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,486 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 88,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres nr limit

engine man light on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,240 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 68,240 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,993 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,550 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 47,550 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 35,893 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,829 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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BD54 OLB is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BD54 OLB, 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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BD54 OLB is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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