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GJ04 LBG

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,733 mi
Last recorded141,733 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 LBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 141,733 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 122,465 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 119,430 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 119,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 113,374 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 113,372 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 102,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,263 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 91,263 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 76,044 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 67,282 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Offside wiper blade split

Reverse light lense is red

Slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 3 Jan 2019 67,282 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

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

Offside wiper blade split

Reverse light lense is red

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 6 Dec 2017 63,376 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 63,376 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 60,579 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,449 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,796 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 54,796 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 47,644 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 47,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,617 miles

both front brake flexi hoses are starting to perish

both front lower arm bushes are perished

rear exhaust silencer is corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,116 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 29,581 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,311 miles

nearside rear tyre deep cuts to tread

Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,349 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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GJ04 LBG is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ04 LBG, 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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What year was GJ04 LBG registered?

GJ04 LBG is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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