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BG54 YLJ

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

198,245 mi
Last recorded198,245 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 YLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 198,245 miles

both rear registration plate lights and offside front sidelights dim

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

nearside sill corroded

slight play at steering arms

Pass 3 Apr 2024 194,975 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 194,973 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 191,449 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 191,447 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 186,434 miles

both front brake discs pitted

general corrosion to vehicle underside and underside exposed components

slight play at steering arms

Pass 11 Jan 2021 180,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 173,994 miles

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

oil leak

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Pass 14 Dec 2018 169,366 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 169,366 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn metal link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn c.v joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn metal link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected caliper restricted free movement (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 165,029 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 165,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management on

Pass 13 Jan 2017 156,259 miles

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

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

gearbox/engine stabiliser mount rubber bush deteriorated

offside mirror glass damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2017 156,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox/engine stabiliser mount rubber bush deteriorated

offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2016 146,107 miles

gear box mount deteriorted

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

offside wing mirror glass broken

Fail 7 Jan 2016 146,107 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

offside wing mirror glass broken

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gear box mount deteriorted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 134,928 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 132,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 125,462 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 125,462 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 114,665 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 114,665 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 96,681 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 96,681 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 77,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,301 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 58,121 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,313 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 37,310 miles

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

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 YLJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BG54 YLJ, 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 YLJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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