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HD53 UTT

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,335 mi
Last recorded89,335 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 UTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 89,335 miles

Front macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

Fuel tank support strap corroded and incomplete

Offside mirror glass damaged

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 89,335 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

Fuel tank support strap corroded and broken

Offside mirror glass damaged

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 85,104 miles

1x washer on o/s inop

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 85,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

1x washer on o/s inop

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2014 77,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,365 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 70,365 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,266 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 53,352 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2010 47,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 47,505 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,101 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,299 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,783 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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HD53 UTT is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HD53 UTT, 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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HD53 UTT is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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