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BW53 BXL

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

230,820 mi
Last recorded230,820 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 BXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 230,820 miles

free play at steering wheel

front brake flexis perished

hand brake travel long

nearside head lamp cracked and condensated

number plate lights dim

rear exhaust box in poor condition

wipers split

Fail 17 Feb 2010 230,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

free play at steering wheel

front brake flexis perished

hand brake travel long

nearside head lamp cracked and condensated

number plate lights dim

rear exhaust box in poor condition

wipers split

Pass 14 Jan 2009 187,872 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 187,872 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

parking brake travel long

spare wheel and carrier missing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 149,967 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

inbalance on rear brakes

spare wheel and carrier missing

Pass 15 Jan 2007 108,949 miles

front brake pads worn

grease around nearside front hub

lift in both front strut tops

oil level low

dampnes around brake compensator

small hole in nearside oter cv gater

stone chip front screen

Fail 15 Jan 2007 108,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

dampnes around brake compensator

front brake pads worn

grease around nearside front hub

lift in both front strut tops

oil level low

small hole in nearside oter cv gater

stone chip front screen

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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BW53 BXL is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BW53 BXL, 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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What year was BW53 BXL registered?

BW53 BXL is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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