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FY04 GDZ

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,908 mi
Last recorded129,908 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 GDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 129,908 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 129,908 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 110,086 miles

Centre brake light not working.

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 110,086 miles

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

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

Centre brake light not working.

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 104,326 miles

Center brake ligth not working

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 104,320 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Center brake ligth not working

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 98,777 miles

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

Centre brake light inoperative.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 98,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Center brake inoperative

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 92,817 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 92,816 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,265 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,959 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 68,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,495 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 61,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,867 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 40,815 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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FY04 GDZ 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 61.1%.

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 FY04 GDZ, 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 GDZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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