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GL04 HGE

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,887 mi
Last recorded127,887 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 127,887 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 127,887 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 125,886 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 125,885 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 123,443 miles

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

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside rear side light not working

Fail 24 Nov 2015 123,443 miles

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

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

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside rear side light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2014 120,355 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 114,596 miles

n/s track rod end has slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2013 114,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s track rod end has slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2012 109,299 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 100,925 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 149,086 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 126,012 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 125,992 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 114,346 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 91,143 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 91,139 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both front brake discs are scored and worn.

front brake pads wearing low.

rear brake shoes require some adjustment.

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 HGE is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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