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2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,587 mi
Last recorded66,587 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 MKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 66,587 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 66,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2025 65,146 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 63,860 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 62,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 60,751 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 23 Dec 2021 60,751 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 59,044 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes, (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,535 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,092 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 52,092 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,185 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,090 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,011 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,473 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,780 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,508 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,491 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,509 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 20,987 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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1 MKT is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 1 MKT, 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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1 MKT is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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