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YS04 FZJ

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,800 mi
Last recorded156,800 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 FZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 156,800 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 151,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 151,030 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 148,652 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

Central exhaust internals

Fail 12 Jun 2018 148,652 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

Central exhaust internals

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 145,975 miles

Centre/Rear exhaust internals

Cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 145,975 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre / rear exhaust internals

Corrosion to front brake discs

Cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 138,246 miles

E M L illuminated at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 138,246 miles

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

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement subframe to gearbox (2.4.G.2)

E M L illuminated at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 115,966 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 103,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 82,990 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 82,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 74,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 74,667 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 71,023 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 71,023 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 68,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Nov 2010 68,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,630 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 58,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,755 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear bottom shocker bushes slightly perished

exhaust corroded

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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YS04 FZJ 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 65.2%.

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 YS04 FZJ, 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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YS04 FZJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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