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YK04 NPX

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

305,210 mi
Last recorded305,210 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 NPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 305,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s rear brake has low effort

Pass 6 Jan 2025 302,976 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 300,337 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 286,445 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 274,094 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 263,287 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 255,655 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 254,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 251,181 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 251,181 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 248,872 miles

Front screen has chip in

Nearside Front tyre has cut on inner edge

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Apr 2016 248,872 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front screen has chip in

Nearside Front tyre has cut on inner edge

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

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Jul 2015 244,633 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 237,484 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 237,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 214,525 miles

Engine MIL Lit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 214,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Engine MIL Lit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 189,012 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 188,890 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 164,191 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 142,221 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 142,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 121,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but not showing any cords and not 25mm of section width

Fail 14 Aug 2009 121,008 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but not showing any cords and not 25mm of section width

Pass 18 Aug 2008 99,375 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 62,746 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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YK04 NPX is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YK04 NPX, 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 YK04 NPX registered?

YK04 NPX is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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