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GR04 VEV

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,194 mi
Last recorded151,194 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 VEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 151,194 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 151,179 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking nearside rear (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 136,432 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bar lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm (front) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 136,381 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp showing white light to the rear nearside (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate missing front (0.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 129,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake pedal slightly hard but servo working

Pass 10 Nov 2018 127,856 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 125,524 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 125,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp mountings broken but does not effect the security

Offside headlamp mountings broken but does not effect the security

Pass 21 Oct 2016 121,179 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 118,669 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 118,669 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 114,537 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 114,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 111,167 miles

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

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

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

os wing mirror

Fail 11 Jan 2014 111,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

os wing mirror

Pass 26 Jan 2013 102,434 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,970 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,891 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 82,891 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,957 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,243 miles

front reg plate has a split

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 20 Jul 2007 97,574 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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GR04 VEV is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GR04 VEV, 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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GR04 VEV is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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