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2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

166,818 mi
Last recorded166,818 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 SEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 166,818 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both front outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 162,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 162,420 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases And rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2023 155,414 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 155,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 142,016 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 128,984 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 127,508 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 122,181 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 122,181 miles

Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 118,117 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 115,633 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 113,376 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 113,376 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 112,286 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 108,551 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 109,551 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 100,681 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 93,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 86,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Off side rear tyre tread starting to lift on inner edge.

Fail 22 Dec 2010 82,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 82,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 75,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Off side mirror cracked.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,381 miles

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

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

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

Off side mirror cracked.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,930 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 65,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,699 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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EX54 SEO is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 EX54 SEO, 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 EX54 SEO registered?

EX54 SEO is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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