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FP04 RFY

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,990 mi
Last recorded148,990 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 RFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 148,990 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 148,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 146,480 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 141,259 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump slightly cracked by plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear door damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2023 141,259 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump slightly cracked by plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear door damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2021 133,201 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 133,171 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 131,751 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 130,602 miles

Electric steering indicates a fault

Pass 29 Oct 2012 148,038 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 148,020 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 131,980 miles

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

front brake discs badly worn & corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch missing

underfloor diesel cooler insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2011 131,972 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs badly worn & corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch missing

underfloor diesel cooler insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2010 131,730 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 110,419 miles

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

front number plate delaminating

Fail 2 Jul 2009 110,419 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front number plate delaminating

Pass 3 Jul 2008 92,306 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 92,306 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 75,460 miles

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

Offside Front 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 RFY is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFY, 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 FP04 RFY registered?

FP04 RFY is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is FP04 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 RFY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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