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GL04 HGD

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,578 mi
Last recorded175,578 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 HGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 175,578 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition (patched with tape)

Fail 7 Jun 2019 175,572 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 pipes to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition (patched with tape)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 163,822 miles

O/S/F brake flexi perishing

all rear brake pipes to comp valve corroded

damage to N/S outer sill and rear arch

rear part of O/S/R outer sill slightly corroded

slight play in O/S track rod end

Fail 15 Mar 2017 163,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (will require centre and rear box) (7.1.2)

O/S/F brake flexi perishing

all rear brake pipes to comp valve corroded

both front tyres cracking in tread

damage to N/S outer sill and rear arch

rear part of O/S/R outer sill slightly corroded

slight play in O/S track rod end

slight play in both top mounts

Pass 2 Sep 2016 160,755 miles

175/65/14t both rear tyres near limit

advise new ignition starter switch

advise new o/s tie rod end soon

all rear brake pipes have some corrosion

n/s/r body damage

o/s/f upper road spring starting to corrode

will require full exhaust system inc. kat

Pass 10 Sep 2015 153,611 miles

n/s/r arch sill damage

rear brake pipes corroding

will require centre box as corroded and has temp repair

Pass 4 Jul 2014 150,006 miles

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

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

damage to n/s of vehicle

exhaust corrode through at center to rear section connection

foot brake traval longer than normal advise further investigation

front wipers smearing

n/s washer jet aim low

o/s/r door does not open

Fail 2 Jul 2014 150,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

damage to n/s of vehicle

electrical wires hanging from o/s of rear bumper advise further investigation

exhaust corrode through at center to rear section connection

foot brake traval longer than normal advise further investigation

front wipers smearing

n/s washer jet aim low

o/s/r door does not open

Pass 28 Oct 2013 143,524 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 129,389 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 115,771 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 105,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 105,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 94,921 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 94,921 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 91,988 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 91,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 76,082 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 76,082 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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GL04 HGD is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GL04 HGD, 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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GL04 HGD is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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