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FY04 DCU

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,665 mi
Last recorded175,665 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 DCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017 175,665 miles

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!

Pass 9 Feb 2016 168,101 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 155,730 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 143,065 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 126,297 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 106,614 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 87,640 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,526 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,843 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 50,842 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,211 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,191 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 36,164 miles

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.

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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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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FY04 DCU is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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