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BG04 CFD

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,813 mi
Last recorded162,813 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 CFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 162,813 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear lines (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 162,813 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill and floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Brake compensator mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 161,147 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 161,139 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer 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 Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 147,480 miles

Front EXHAUST MOUNT SNAPPED

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 NSF/OSF (2.5.A.1c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim X2 (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 147,347 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete SPLIT (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front EXHAUST MOUNT SNAPPED

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 NSF/OSF (2.5.A.1c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim X2 (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 131,663 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 131,663 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 122,333 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 122,332 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 115,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 115,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 105,935 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 105,901 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 95,567 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 95,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2010 83,807 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 83,783 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 74,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,553 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,212 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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BG04 CFD is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG04 CFD, 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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BG04 CFD is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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