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YU04 LJL

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,730 mi
Last recorded106,730 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 LJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 106,730 miles

both front brake flex hoses perished/deteriorated (recommend replacement)

offside front driveshaft - inner cv leaking grease slightly. (bolts loose) outer cv boot loose

offside front outer wheel arch corroded (HOLES)

offside front suspension arm (wishbone) rear bush worn/weak

Pass 20 Dec 2024 102,355 miles

Front Outer both sides front outer wheel arches rusted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall of tyre has cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 96,636 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 93,042 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 85,848 miles

All four road wheels are fitted with wheel spacers at time of test

Both rear tyres are only just contained within the wheel arch area

Both rear tyres are worn very slightly on inner tread edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has very slight play and is exhibits slight noise when rotated however not excessive

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wear to inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 82,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 82,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,607 miles

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

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

Offside 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 21 Jun 2018 80,278 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 80,278 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 78,905 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 78,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 78,054 miles

Nearside Front front wishbone bush slight play

exhaust flange bolts badly corroed

Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,023 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall but no cords showing

offside rear tyre cracking on side walls but no cords showing

Fail 24 Jun 2015 77,023 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front brake discs in a poor condition

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall but no cords showing

offside rear tyre cracking on side walls but no cords showing

Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,603 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,420 miles

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

nearside rear brake has been hot

Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,224 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,845 miles

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

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

front wishbone bushes rear off both in a poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,371 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,262 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 LJL is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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