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BG54 ZCY

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

141,851 mi
Last recorded141,851 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 141,851 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 141,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 140,027 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 137,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 135,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 132,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 130,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 128,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 125,576 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 122,419 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 122,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 119,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 119,452 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 116,157 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 113,189 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated and tread cracking.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 109,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 109,470 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 107,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 107,034 miles

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)

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

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)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 104,219 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 101,925 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 101,925 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 97,582 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 97,582 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 93,681 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 88,803 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 88,803 miles

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

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

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 ZCY is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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