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FY04 GWE

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,221 mi
Last recorded105,221 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,221 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 105,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,728 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 82,721 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,648 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 66,610 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,496 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,425 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 46,330 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,701 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,047 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,084 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 18,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,852 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 GWE is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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