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BN04 FWY

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

217,579 mi
Last recorded217,579 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 FWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 217,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 217,484 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture all rear pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 209,019 miles

All rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fuel tank strap slight corrosion

Handbrake lever close to end of travel

O/S rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Rear across axle brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2017 209,011 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fuel tank strap slight corrosion

Handbrake lever close to end of travel

O/S rear bumper cracked

O/S rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Rear across axle brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2016 198,169 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

light bind front brakes

Fail 2 Aug 2016 198,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

light bind front brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2015 191,523 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s front indicator light unit broken

Fail 22 Jul 2015 191,508 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank strap corroded

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

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

n/s front indicator light unit broken

Pass 15 Jul 2014 186,087 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center stop light not working

exhaust has slight blow

nearside rear side light not lower not working

Pass 17 Jul 2013 176,294 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 166,544 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f tyre outter wall damaged not to cords

Pass 20 Jul 2011 153,115 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 142,531 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 124,940 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 104,615 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,210 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 80,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BN04 FWY is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN04 FWY, 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 BN04 FWY registered?

BN04 FWY is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is BN04 FWY safe to buy?

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