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BT04 GJJ

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

223,683 mi
Last recorded223,683 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 GJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 223,683 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

engine mount worn

Fail 19 May 2023 223,630 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded covered with tape

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

secondary bonnet catch siezed

Pass 5 Nov 2021 218,348 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 218,348 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 215,580 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 208,382 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 208,378 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam switch inoperative (4.1.3 (b))

Emissions not tested no oil in engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam x 2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2018 198,436 miles

front number plate poor

slight damage on windscreen

Fail 22 Jun 2018 198,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front number plate poor

slight damage on windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2017 191,492 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 190,623 miles

Headlamp insecure both front (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 177,496 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 166,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 166,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 157,205 miles

Engine management lamp lit.

Exhaust flexy hose deteriorating.

Rear pads wearing thin.

Slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Surface cracking offside front brake flexi hose.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 139,086 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 122,482 miles

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

engine management light indicating a fault

Pass 19 May 2011 108,149 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 108,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,912 miles

slight wear noted in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 71,283 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 54,872 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 38,101 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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BT04 GJJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BT04 GJJ, 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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BT04 GJJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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