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BO53 OLG

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

348,743 mi
Last recorded348,743 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 OLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 348,743 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked top edge and n/s edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 348,737 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s 235 o/s 225 (5.2.3 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S and O/S sills several places along length of both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S and O/S not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light ind fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked n/s edge and along top edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 329,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 329,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 322,336 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 313,062 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints. ()

Fail 8 Aug 2018 313,057 miles

Braking system leaking Brake servo hose is leaking. (1.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints. ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 301,557 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 293,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

play found in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 17 Oct 2014 280,723 miles

O/S/R Tyre Cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 276,592 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 273,916 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 267,480 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

o/s/r tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 26 Oct 2010 253,605 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play offside + nearside steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2009 226,891 miles

Rear number plate loose

Pass 4 Nov 2008 179,679 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 179,679 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 140,033 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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BO53 OLG is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BO53 OLG, 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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BO53 OLG is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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