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BD54 XEL

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

276,661 mi
Last recorded276,661 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 XEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 276,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 274,472 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 270,866 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 267,264 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 260,648 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 251,362 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 246,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 244,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 244,148 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s/f inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 241,184 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 232,866 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 218,674 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 206,701 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 198,422 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 190,335 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 190,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 184,578 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 184,578 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 175,253 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 175,247 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s/f brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 28 May 2010 165,856 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 136,959 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 136,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 102,895 miles

crack across bottom of windscreen exeeding 40mm but not obstructing drivers view rear exhuast box hasslight blow

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 XEL is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XEL, 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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What year was BD54 XEL registered?

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

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