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BF54 KPL

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

285,659 mi
Last recorded285,659 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 KPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 285,659 miles

both front wings corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 271,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe corroded slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front inner rack end slight play

nearside rear anti roll bar D bush slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2021 262,143 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 262,143 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 190,746 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

front nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes splitting slightly

offside front backing plate slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 179,037 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 179,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 171,032 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 171,032 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement [d bush] (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 154,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 142,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 135,947 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 129,054 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 125,720 miles

front disk russty

Pass 17 Sep 2010 123,786 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 111,835 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 90,059 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 65,012 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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BF54 KPL is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF54 KPL, 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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BF54 KPL is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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