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EY04 KNJ

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

237,998 mi
Last recorded237,998 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 KNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 237,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outer edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 237,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outer edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 237,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 215,012 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2020 213,013 miles

Slight leak from exhaust system

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Feb 2019 209,663 miles

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

Offside CV boot deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 203,900 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 203,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 190,742 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 190,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 179,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 179,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 164,079 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 158,288 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 158,288 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 143,093 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 143,093 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 127,037 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 127,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 110,267 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 93,088 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 93,088 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 78,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 78,703 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,645 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 55,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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EY04 KNJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 EY04 KNJ, 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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EY04 KNJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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