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DFZ 5204

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,132 mi
Last recorded169,132 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 5204
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 169,132 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 169,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 148,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 148,597 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 143,867 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 143,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 125,087 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 125,087 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 108,492 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 87,662 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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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DFZ 5204 is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,898cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DFZ 5204, 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 DFZ 5204 registered?

DFZ 5204 is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is DFZ 5204 safe to buy?

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