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FG04 KVD

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,273 mi
Last recorded144,273 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 KVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 144,273 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 144,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 135,998 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 135,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 126,344 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre getting low and cracking

oil leaks

radiator damaged but not leaking

Fail 20 May 2016 126,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front tyres low / damaged

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre getting low and cracking

oil leaks

radiator damaged but not leaking

Pass 13 May 2015 118,379 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear light unit broken, not affecting the colour of light output

offside rear brake slight bind

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

radiator damaged and radiator fan fouling coolant hose

slight bind to both front brakes

Fail 13 May 2015 118,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear light unit broken, not affecting the colour of light output

offside rear brake slight bind

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

radiator damaged and radiator fan fouling coolant hose

slight bind to both front brakes

Pass 23 May 2014 109,697 miles

glow plug light flashing on dash

Fail 15 May 2014 109,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

glow plug light flashing on dash

Pass 29 Apr 2013 106,194 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2012 104,705 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 102,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 102,562 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 101,368 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 96,942 miles

nearside rea\r tyre scrubbing on inner wall

spare wheel missing

Fail 10 Sep 2009 96,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rea\r tyre scrubbing on inner wall

spare wheel missing

Pass 10 Apr 2008 93,841 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 93,841 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 73,220 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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FG04 KVD is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG04 KVD, 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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FG04 KVD is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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