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GF54 XRB

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

174,359 mi
Last recorded174,359 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 XRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 174,359 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit 215/55/17

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside park brake efficiency low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre well worn

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

both front strut top bearings creaking

engine oil below minimum

Fail 26 Jun 2026 174,358 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre on limit 215/55/17

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside park brake efficiency low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre well worn

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

both front strut top bearings creaking

engine oil below minimum

Pass 27 Jun 2025 164,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 164,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2024 158,086 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 158,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 157,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 156,340 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 153,211 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 153,211 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 148,934 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 141,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 141,565 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both nearside and offside wipers are smearing the windscreen

nearside headlamp is loose

rear suspension is modified

Pass 13 Mar 2019 132,127 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 121,189 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 118,769 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 118,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 115,071 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 112,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 109,416 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 109,416 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 103,422 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 96,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 82,364 miles

NOTE; damage to n/s/r quater panel

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 78,836 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 78,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,624 miles

Drive belt noisy

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,746 miles

Cut o/s/r tyre sidewall

Damage to n/s/r body

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2007 53,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Both handbrake cables cracked

Oil leak

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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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GF54 XRB is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GF54 XRB, 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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GF54 XRB is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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