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HG04 FJC

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

107,102 mi
Last recorded107,102 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 FJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 107,102 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 107,102 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 100,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 100,346 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 89,586 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

The engine oil level is on the minimum!

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are heavily perished almost to cords, replacement advised! 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 89,584 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

The engine oil level is on the minimum!

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are heavily perished almost to cords, replacement advised! 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,899 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 86,899 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 74,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR BRAKES NOISEY...

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 74,113 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,510 miles

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE SILL PANEL...

NEAR SIDE MIRROR GLASS CRACKED...

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

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

REAR BRAKES NOISEY...

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,641 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,744 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,395 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 69,395 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,636 miles

nearside outer sill has slight damage

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread area but no cords showing

rear bumper has minor damage

Fail 26 Mar 2013 67,636 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has worn smooth on its inner edge

nearside outer sill has slight damage

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread area but no cords showing

rear bumper has minor damage

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,204 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 65,204 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,731 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 63,731 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,917 miles

movement in front strut top mounts.

nearside front tyre wearing out on inner edge.

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,022 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 60,022 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,592 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 49,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,433 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged

Slight damage to the o/s/r tyre side wall

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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HG04 FJC is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 HG04 FJC, 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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HG04 FJC is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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