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BW53 BXO

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,245 mi
Last recorded204,245 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2017 204,245 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X3 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 243,208 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 201,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake travel

Nearside & offside front strut top mounts

Nearside & offside rear chassis legs rusty

Nearside mirror glass

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Feb 2015 200,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake travel

Nearside & offside front strut top mounts

Nearside & offside rear chassis legs rusty

Nearside mirror glass

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

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2014 187,898 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 173,758 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 167,167 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 167,167 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 164,522 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 150,580 miles

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

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

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

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

front & rear number plates detriorating.

no wireing,no bulb holder to centre brake light unit.

rear brake load sensor damp.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 130,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

hand brake travel

number plates front & rear starting delamatgate.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 107,632 miles

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

front number plate fading,number 3.

high level brake light,not connected.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 84,645 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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BW53 BXO is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BW53 BXO, 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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BW53 BXO is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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