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FP04 RFE

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

210,907 mi
Last recorded210,907 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 RFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2020 210,907 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible badly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing only 1 mirror fitted at time of test (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls badly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retracted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine mil light on. only applies to car from 01/08/2008

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tyres of a different size are fitted to front & rear axle. front tyres 195 rear tyres 205.

Pass 19 Dec 2019 206,126 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 198,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 198,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 184,226 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 184,189 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 175,517 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 165,137 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 152,373 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut but not deep enought to reach coards

Pass 14 Jun 2013 134,628 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 134,628 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 121,758 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 109,899 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 109,899 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 98,754 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 91,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 84,095 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 84,086 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 May 2007 77,236 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2007 77,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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FP04 RFE is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FP04 RFE, 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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FP04 RFE is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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