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BW04 DWE

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,175 mi
Last recorded199,175 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 DWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 199,175 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 180,968 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside washer not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 180,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both side sliding doors (6.2.B.1c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 176,059 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 176,059 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 166,115 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 166,073 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 147,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 132,631 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 132,631 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 118,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre in poor condition.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 106,995 miles

Clicking noise from steering system, no faults detected

Fan belt squeeling

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F wheel rim damaged

Stone chips on windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2011 106,995 miles

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

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

Clicking noise from steering system, no faults detected

Fan belt squeeling

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F wheel rim damaged

Stone chips on windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2010 91,040 miles

n/s/f mirror casing damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2010 91,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f mirror casing damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,134 miles

Bonnet handle broken

Horn hard to press

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 73,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet handle broken

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,857 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 52,857 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,458 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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BW04 DWE is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW04 DWE, 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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BW04 DWE is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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