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HT53 ZXY

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,220 mi
Last recorded130,220 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 ZXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2015 130,220 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2014 122,629 miles

brake pipes corroding

front tyres 2-3mm

interior dirty

nsf headlamp dirty

Fail 28 May 2014 122,629 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pipes corroding

interior dirty

nsf headlamp dirty

Pass 21 May 2013 112,098 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 112,093 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 100,681 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer side wall

Fail 2 Jun 2011 89,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer side wall

Pass 17 Mar 2010 86,140 miles

FRONR REGISTRATION PLATE STAINED

INNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

ONLY ONE L.E.D WORKING IN CENTRE REAR STOP LAMP

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STAINED

RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LOW

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT OF VEHICLE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

STONE CHIP IN OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT LENS

Fail 8 Mar 2010 86,140 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

FRONR REGISTRATION PLATE STAINED

INNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

ONLY ONE L.E.D WORKING IN CENTRE REAR STOP LAMP

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STAINED

RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LOW

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT OF VEHICLE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

STONE CHIP IN OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT LENS

Fail 3 Mar 2009 26,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

spare tyre illegal

Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,265 miles

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

spare tyre illegal

Pass 6 Mar 2008 71,593 miles

o/s headlamp chipped

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,572 miles

N.S.F wiper split but still clearing the screen.

O.S.F windsreen scratched.

One section of the high level brake light in-op.

Fail 26 Feb 2007 61,552 miles

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

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

N.S.F wiper split but still clearing screen

O.S.F screen scratched.

One section of the rear high level brake light in-op.

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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HT53 ZXY is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HT53 ZXY, 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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HT53 ZXY is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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