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YT54 HLC

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

262,799 mi
Last recorded262,799 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 HLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 262,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear nsr/osr (2.4.G.2)

underbody top body corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2016 257,313 miles

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

corrosion to n/s outer sill not in prescribed area

Fail 6 Jul 2016 257,297 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to n/s outer sill not in prescribed area

Pass 13 Aug 2015 236,248 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

slight play both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes

welding repairs to both sills coated heavily in seam sealer and bitumen

Fail 12 Aug 2015 236,248 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

slight play both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes

Pass 26 Aug 2014 219,341 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

slight sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2014 219,339 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre bold on inside edge very soon needs changing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 197,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres 2 5mm

exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s rear tyreslightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2012 178,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 155,960 miles

all 4 brake discs slightly worn

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

o/s rear hand brake reading slightly low

slight signs of wear in o/s rear anti roll bar link arm

Fail 24 Aug 2011 155,960 miles

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

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

o/s rear hand brake reading slightly low

all 4 brake discs slightly worn

slight signs of wear in o/s rear anti roll bar link arm

Pass 31 Aug 2010 134,972 miles

slight side wall damage on n/s front tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2010 134,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight side wall damage on n/s front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 106,903 miles

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 Aug 2008 79,324 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 57,112 miles

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

o/s hand brake performance slightly low

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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YT54 HLC is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT54 HLC, 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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YT54 HLC is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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