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YU04 FFJ

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

233,457 mi
Last recorded233,457 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 FFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 233,457 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 230,234 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 226,020 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 226,010 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 216,494 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 214,091 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 209,162 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 209,162 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 202,338 miles

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

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

nearside registration plate lamp dim

Pass 27 Sep 2014 189,896 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 177,140 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 164,669 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 164,669 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 153,307 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 137,491 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2009 109,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 84,818 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,423 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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YU04 FFJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YU04 FFJ, 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 YU04 FFJ registered?

YU04 FFJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is YU04 FFJ safe to buy?

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