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FV04 RVF

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,022 mi
Last recorded181,022 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 RVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 181,022 miles

Both front outer sills corroded

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear brake showing signs of binding

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 180,978 miles

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

Headlamp insecure Both (4.1.1 (c))

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

Both front outer sills corroded

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear brake showing signs of binding

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 179,413 miles

Exhaust centre section before silencer corroded

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sill corroded

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 179,413 miles

Exhaust centre section before silencer corroded

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sill corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 165,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear most (2.4.G.2)

Timing belt?

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 164,953 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section near joint to rear section (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear most (2.4.G.2)

Timing belt?

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 155,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 146,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2014 122,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 97,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 82,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,420 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Nov 2010 67,393 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Nov 2009 57,948 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 57,791 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,529 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 46,830 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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FV04 RVF is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FV04 RVF, 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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FV04 RVF is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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