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FY04 YZF

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,848 mi
Last recorded219,848 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 YZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 219,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

drivers seat mechanism worn, backrest or seat not insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2012 219,425 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

drivers seat mechanism worn, backrest or seat not insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2011 197,370 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front tyres 3 to 4mm approx and wearing on the inner edges

lower arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 28 Apr 2010 177,583 miles

slight play in steering column

Pass 28 Apr 2009 151,147 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 151,143 miles

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 130,144 miles

both front shock absorbers going weak

exhaust backbox falling to pieces

Fail 15 Apr 2008 130,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

both front shock absorbers going weak

exhaust backbox falling to pieces

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2007 94,086 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 94,080 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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 YZF is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YZF, 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 YZF is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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