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HD53 YCM

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,147 mi
Last recorded107,147 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 YCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 107,147 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 105,141 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 103,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 100,856 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 96,697 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 93,085 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 90,733 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 88,099 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,840 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 83,520 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,514 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 77,916 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,638 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,466 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 64,081 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 58,617 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 58,617 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,641 miles

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALLS OF BOTH FRONT TYRES

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,435 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 42,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s headlamp aim poor image(just acceptable)

n/s headlamp cracked/condensation

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 YCM 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 90.9%.

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 HD53 YCM, 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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What year was HD53 YCM registered?

HD53 YCM is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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