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BW04 DWJ

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

215,038 mi
Last recorded215,038 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 215,038 miles

ADVISE corrosion to o/s/f wing covered by tape

ADVISE slight play detected at steering wheel ( unable to see due to covers)

ADvise slight wheel damsge n/s/f

Pass 21 Jun 2024 209,216 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 209,216 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 204,232 miles

advise slight oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Mar 2023 204,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

advise slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Mar 2022 200,016 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 200,016 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 198,012 miles

Advise both front tytres worn smooth on the inside edge

Advise n/s/r shocker has lost fluid

Pass 20 Jan 2020 195,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 191,125 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 174,778 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 174,778 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 163,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 163,355 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 148,577 miles

Brake fluid level sensor broken

Engine management light on intermittently

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 148,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Brake fluid level sensor broken

Engine management light on intermittently

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 137,620 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

repair to n/s sill

Pass 29 Jul 2014 130,180 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 115,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bad repair to n/s sill

dualmass slightly noisy

grease around n/s cv boot

oil slightly low

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 16 Jul 2013 115,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bad repair to n/s sill

dualmass slightly noisy

grease around n/s cv boot

oil slightly low

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2012 107,024 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 10,689 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2011 100,243 miles

eml on

Pass 18 Aug 2010 87,348 miles

both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,623 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2008 61,180 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,284 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

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 DWJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BW04 DWJ, 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 DWJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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