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FY54 ZGR

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

159,508 mi
Last recorded159,508 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 ZGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 159,508 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 154,975 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 154,075 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside/offside ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside corrosion/ damaged to inner sill

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 151,684 miles

Off side front outer CV boot weeping grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 148,302 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 145,814 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 145,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 142,395 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 142,380 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 138,366 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 136,773 miles

Engine covers not allowing full inspection.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 126,998 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 116,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 102,250 miles

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

Slight bind to nearside front brake.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 102,250 miles

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

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

Slight bind to nearside front brake.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,039 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 91,383 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 87,374 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,512 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,972 miles

air bag light on and airbag released

Pass 29 Oct 2008 65,547 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 65,547 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,825 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 52,825 miles

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

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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FY54 ZGR is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FY54 ZGR, 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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FY54 ZGR is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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