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FV53 MVZ

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

110,971 mi
Last recorded110,971 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 MVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 110,971 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 110,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 107,651 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 107,647 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 104,366 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 104,365 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 101,676 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 101,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged limiter to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded limiter to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front driveshaft balance weight insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2019 99,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 99,375 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,653 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 96,653 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 93,151 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 93,151 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,999 miles

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

n/s front tyre 2mm

Fail 15 Dec 2016 85,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front tyre 2mm

Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,666 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 74,666 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,518 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 66,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,277 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,999 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,504 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,454 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 33,531 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,432 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 23,682 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 18,583 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,583 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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FV53 MVZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FV53 MVZ, 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 FV53 MVZ registered?

FV53 MVZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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