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DE04 YTS

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,035 mi
Last recorded148,035 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 YTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 148,035 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 148,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 123,974 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 123,973 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working replaced bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 119,863 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 119,863 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill pannel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 113,566 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 113,566 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2018 106,555 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x 2 wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x 2 wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 106,555 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x 2 wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x 2 wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 106,548 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyre treads getting low - center tread

some rear brake disc wear

windscreen cracked - Advise to replace

wishbones, wear to rear bushes

Pass 16 Sep 2017 91,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,258 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 76,258 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,255 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,032 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,964 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,006 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,029 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2011 27,019 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 200,466 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,101 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 11,271 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 7,866 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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DE04 YTS is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DE04 YTS, 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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DE04 YTS is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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