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FE54 FHB

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

344,746 mi
Last recorded344,746 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 FHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 344,746 miles

wipers deteriated rear tyres worn os front worn slight oil leaks on engine slight play os steering rack slight black smoke on acceleration

Pass 4 Dec 2018 341,381 miles

hand brake lever button worn slight slight juddering front brakes front sus bushes worn front tyres worn oil leaks on engine

ns rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Nov 2018 341,365 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear pads us (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake lever button worn slight slight juddering front brakes front sus bushes worn front tyres worn oil leaks on engine

Pass 6 Dec 2017 337,076 miles

Bonnet release catch broken

Drivers seat mounts worn but is secure

Exhaust heat shields loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners look very low (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 5 Dec 2016 326,728 miles

bonnet release broken

Fail 5 Dec 2016 326,728 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

bonnet release broken

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2015 313,197 miles

mirrors damaged

no.plate deteriorated

oil leak

slight play in steering

suspension rusty

wipers deteriorated

drivers seat worn

general wear

Pass 18 Sep 2014 304,574 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 291,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake release button damaged but still operational

lower rear engine mounting deteriated

Fail 22 Aug 2013 291,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on legal limit

handbrake release button damaged but still operational

lower rear engine mounting deteriated

Pass 15 Aug 2012 258,132 miles

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

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

offside number plate lamp dim

Fail 15 Aug 2012 258,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

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

offside number plate lamp dim

Pass 11 Aug 2011 245,128 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 222,113 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 184,980 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 184,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

dashboard headlight adjuster defective

o/s door mirror casing damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2008 145,962 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 105,435 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 105,435 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

alternator belt chewed up

bonnet sefety catch sticking

nearside front tyre low

offside rear tyre low

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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FE54 FHB 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 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 FE54 FHB, 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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FE54 FHB is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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