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YU04 FFZ

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

223,551 mi
Last recorded223,551 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 223,551 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 223,180 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine suspect rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 211,423 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 199,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 186,173 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted and starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 174,699 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb holder missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 174,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault o/s/r abs sensor wire has broken (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable has snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 165,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 164,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 164,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin flex areas (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stable arm (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 157,993 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Fuel tank slightly loose fuel cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 150,011 miles

Rear suspension components have a coating of rust

Fail 9 Mar 2018 150,011 miles

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

Rear suspension components have a coating of rust

Pass 16 Mar 2017 146,336 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

lower engine mounting to bed starting to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2016 143,807 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe starting to split

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 139,837 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 129,237 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 124,593 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 124,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 117,113 miles

Engine Management warning light on

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 108,571 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 108,571 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs inner faces pitted.

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 98,271 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 98,266 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 83,740 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 65,597 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 FFZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 YU04 FFZ, 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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YU04 FFZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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