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ES03 SAY

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,948 mi
Last recorded105,948 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES03 SAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 105,948 miles

center rear seat belt casing damaged

nearside rear seat belt casing damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2021 105,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect Spacing (0.1 (c))

center rear seat belt casing damaged

nearside rear seat belt casing damaged

Pass 29 May 2020 105,889 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 97,013 miles

Hand Brake has slight travel

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 91,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 91,188 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,147 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2016 84,147 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,053 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,072 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 61,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 50,564 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,055 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,372 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 32,371 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,498 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,652 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 17,451 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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ES03 SAY is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ES03 SAY, 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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ES03 SAY is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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