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GM04 BFX

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

280,725 mi
Last recorded280,725 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 BFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 280,725 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine man light on

Pass 29 Jan 2016 268,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine man light on

Pass 19 Feb 2015 258,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres edges shouldering off

Pass 28 Feb 2014 246,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 236,535 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 211,430 miles

Brake fluid tested and found to require replacement. Moisture content greater than 4%

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 211,430 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake fluid tested and found to require replacement. Moisture content greater than 4%

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear near side disc damaged by worn pad

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 162,164 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs in poor condition advise replacement

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 4 Sep 2009 120,463 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR No PLATE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

N/S/R TYRE WORN & IN POOR CONDITION

Nail in nearside rear tyre

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Fail 2 Sep 2009 120,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR No PLATE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

N/S/R TYRE WORN & IN POOR CONDITION

Nail in nearside rear tyre

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

SLIGHT LEAK OF GREASE FROM O/S/F C.V. GAITOR

Pass 29 Aug 2008 93,854 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,329 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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GM04 BFX is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GM04 BFX, 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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GM04 BFX is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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