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HJ04 XZM

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,880 mi
Last recorded149,880 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 XZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 149,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all brake pipes showing surface corrosion

handbrake lever damaged but operates ok

has cam belt ever been replaced?

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread at 1.6mm-2.00mm

o/s door check strap broken

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

slight long travel on parking brake but operates ok

Fail 21 Nov 2012 149,880 miles

o/s door check strap broken

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

has cam belt ever been replaced?

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread at 1.6mm-2.00mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

all brake pipes showing surface corrosion

handbrake lever damaged but operates ok

slight long travel on parking brake but operates ok

Pass 15 Nov 2011 138,584 miles

battery insecure

dark stain on n/s cv boot

front discs showing lipping around edges and scoring

front wishbone ,rear bushes showing peel back

n/s seat belt slow to return

oil misting around o/s inner drive shaft seal

rear wheels showing damage on inside rims

Fail 15 Nov 2011 138,584 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

battery insecure

dark stain on n/s cv boot

front discs showing lipping around edges and scoring

front wishbone ,rear bushes showing peel back

n/s seat belt slow to return

oil misting around o/s inner drive shaft seal

rear wheels showing damage on inside rims

Pass 2 Dec 2010 131,589 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 131,462 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 126,829 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 126,814 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 122,765 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 118,689 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 92,121 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 91,070 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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HJ04 XZM is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HJ04 XZM, 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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HJ04 XZM is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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