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YP04 MHU

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,494 mi
Last recorded116,494 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 MHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 116,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills slightly corroded

rear cross member slightly corroded

slight movement in both front strut tops

Pass 17 Jan 2025 114,118 miles

both central outer sills slightly corroded

slight movement in both front strut tops

Fail 10 Jan 2025 114,118 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both central outer sills slightly corroded

slight movement in both front strut tops

Pass 29 Jan 2024 111,614 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 108,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 105,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mount bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 103,088 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,470 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,466 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 92,651 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,067 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded os flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

osf brake flexi insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2016 89,067 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to join on front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

osf brake flexi insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,401 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,789 miles

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

centre and rear sections of exhaust deteriated and slightly blowing at a couple of points

coolant level close to min

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,681 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 75,676 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,945 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,935 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 62,935 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,173 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 57,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,170 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 36,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,215 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,981 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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YP04 MHU is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc 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 YP04 MHU, 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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YP04 MHU is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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