MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has a sharp edge caused by damage both bumpers (6.1.C.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. will not adjust (6.2.A.3)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill+door apature (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill+door apature (5.2.6)
Parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.D.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on switch will not stay in 'on' position (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside mirror slightly loose!
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
offside of speedo illumination dim & other instruments illumination not working!
Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY04 DCU is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 FY04 DCU, 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 FY04 DCU registered?
FY04 DCU is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2004.
Is FY04 DCU safe to buy?
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