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EA54 CHL

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

219,033 mi
Last recorded219,033 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 CHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 219,033 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 213,166 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 213,166 miles

Emissions not tested engine noise (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 212,917 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 206,569 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 192,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 175,574 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 150,091 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 127,961 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 105,715 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 83,278 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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EA54 CHL is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EA54 CHL, 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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EA54 CHL is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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