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BG54 MRV

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

200,642 mi
Last recorded200,642 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 MRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 200,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 198,757 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2024 198,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2023 195,002 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 195,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded to excess with jagged edges (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded to excess and has an inadequate repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 190,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 190,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 187,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Outer sills covered in fresh underseal

Fail 19 May 2021 187,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 179,501 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside front driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front steering arm has play

Fail 22 Jun 2019 179,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Heatshield loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside front driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front steering arm has play

Pass 25 Jun 2018 171,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 171,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Dec 2016 166,331 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre side wall cuts

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Dec 2016 166,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre side wall cuts

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2015 161,928 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

all 4 tyres near limit

Fail 11 Dec 2015 161,927 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s &n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

all 4 tyres near limit

Pass 30 Dec 2014 141,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front shocks slightly weak

Fail 29 Dec 2014 141,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front shocks slightly weak

Pass 27 Dec 2013 124,351 miles

nearside front tyre has slight outer wall damage

Fail 27 Dec 2013 124,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

nearside front tyre has slight outer wall damage

Pass 21 Dec 2012 115,505 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 115,501 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 105,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2010 97,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 95,443 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 95,443 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 89,996 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 80,294 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 80,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 MRV is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 BG54 MRV, 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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BG54 MRV is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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