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YX04 YSJ

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,855 mi
Last recorded142,855 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 YSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 142,855 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Oct 2021 125,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 125,061 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weakness in all four shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 125,060 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weakness in all four shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 123,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak, no damping effort (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside both bald on edges and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

condition of nearside and offside rear shock absorbers

heavy rust nearside front sill area

looseness nearside head light unit

Fail 3 Jun 2019 123,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak, no damping effort (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside both bald on edges and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

condition of nearside and offside rear shock absorbers

heavy rust nearside front sill area

looseness nearside head light unit

Pass 1 Jun 2018 118,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 118,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 113,798 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 110,699 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 110,682 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 106,105 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 96,399 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 85,996 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 76,012 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 66,252 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 56,747 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 47,934 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 29,695 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 29,695 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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YX04 YSJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YX04 YSJ, 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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YX04 YSJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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