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HG54 DTX

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

176,009 mi
Last recorded176,009 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 DTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 176,009 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & n/s) REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front (outer sill corroded)

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (All x 4) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 173,739 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 167,967 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 163,049 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 163,049 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 153,996 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 152,472 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 4 Jul 2018 147,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 15 Jul 2017 143,880 miles

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

engine management light staying on

Fail 12 Jul 2017 143,877 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

engine management light staying on

Pass 29 Jun 2016 139,523 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 29 Jun 2016 139,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 133,207 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight bind on rear n/s brake

Pass 29 Jul 2014 128,909 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure

Spare wheel missing

Fail 29 Jul 2014 128,909 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure

Spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 121,136 miles

Oil leak

Service lamp on

Spare wheel carrier bolt missing

Fail 4 Jul 2013 121,136 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service lamp on

Spare wheel carrier bolt missing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 110,076 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 106,183 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 98,685 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 79,327 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 66,849 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 50,808 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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HG54 DTX is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HG54 DTX, 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 HG54 DTX registered?

HG54 DTX is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is HG54 DTX safe to buy?

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