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YY54 MHE

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,143 mi
Last recorded228,143 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 MHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 228,143 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 226,598 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 224,818 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 222,526 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 219,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 218,747 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 217,667 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 214,335 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml on

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2018 214,335 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml on

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2017 210,264 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 210,264 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 200,134 miles

both front tyre valves cracking

engine oil leake from rear main oil seal

n/s/r shocker light misting of oil (just okay)

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/f shocker light misting of oil

passenger wiper blade just okay at time of test

pin hole in n/s/f outer c.v boot

slight play in o/s/f track rod

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Nov 2014 179,092 miles

eml light on

Fail 24 Nov 2014 179,088 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

eml light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2013 154,667 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 154,667 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 138,361 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 138,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 128,934 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front anti-roll bar dust cover split

Pass 29 Nov 2010 111,531 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 93,747 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 93,560 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 73,621 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 56,902 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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YY54 MHE is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY54 MHE, 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 YY54 MHE registered?

YY54 MHE is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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