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FV53 ULL

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,707 mi
Last recorded158,707 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 ULL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 158,707 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 158,407 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 152,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 152,963 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 146,002 miles

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

Rear handbrake travel high

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 142,881 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 142,876 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 142,410 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 134,611 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 133,288 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 122,052 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 121,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 109,900 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 109,796 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 98,119 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 89,623 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 77,491 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,410 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 ULL is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV53 ULL, 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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FV53 ULL is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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