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FD54 BFO

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,439 mi
Last recorded148,439 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 BFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 148,439 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 142,845 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2024 142,784 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 141,217 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2023 141,170 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 138,771 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 138,743 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 130,323 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 116,604 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 108,859 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 167,002 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 167,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 154,102 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 128,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 103,321 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 91,959 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 91,799 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no oil on dipstick at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2007 77,055 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 77,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FD54 BFO is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FD54 BFO, 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 FD54 BFO registered?

FD54 BFO is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 December 2004.

Is FD54 BFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD54 BFO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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