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BJ04 GBX

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,975 mi
Last recorded125,975 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 GBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 125,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Position light not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 114,213 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 113,934 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all other rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 102,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear by load sensing valve quite bad (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 92,082 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,950 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 85,950 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,592 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,511 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,899 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,822 miles

exhaust rear silencer holed and blowing (re-sealed)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,143 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,176 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,231 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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BJ04 GBX is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BJ04 GBX, 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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BJ04 GBX is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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