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BG54 MJJ

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

283,627 mi
Last recorded283,627 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 MJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 283,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 278,320 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 269,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 269,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 263,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 260,453 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 257,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 254,607 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 250,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 245,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front offside and spare wheel have corrosion

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All four (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 245,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box and middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front offside and spare wheel have corrosion

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All four (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 240,968 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 235,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 226,787 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 218,576 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 218,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 209,468 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 190,341 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 165,394 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 140,567 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 114,282 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 82,805 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 82,805 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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BG54 MJJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BG54 MJJ, 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 BG54 MJJ registered?

BG54 MJJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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