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BW04 DWP

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,179 mi
Last recorded169,179 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2025 169,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front top bearing broken

Pass 1 Nov 2023 160,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

wet test

Pass 1 Nov 2022 150,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wet test

Pass 3 Nov 2021 138,937 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 133,053 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 125,423 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 118,829 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 115,169 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 115,169 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 108,350 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,050 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 101,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,191 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 96,075 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 89,534 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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)

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,038 miles

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

o/s n/s rear discs worn /pitted / and signs of surface rust

Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,019 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,840 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,220 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 DWP 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 80%.

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

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