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BU04 BLE

2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,965 mi
Last recorded91,965 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 BLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 91,965 miles

Jacking points are corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 91,592 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 91,243 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 87,867 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 87,535 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 86,641 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 86,639 miles

Emissions not tested emission too far out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 86,027 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 81,781 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit due to corrosion (4.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,287 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,734 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,338 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,241 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,504 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 52,504 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,476 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,056 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,505 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,449 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,908 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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BU04 BLE is a 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 74,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 BLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU04 BLE?

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What year was BU04 BLE registered?

BU04 BLE is a 2004 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is BU04 BLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 BLE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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