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AB04 TAX

2021 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,917 mi
Last recorded28,917 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Caddy26,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 TAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 28,917 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 28,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2026 28,660 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2025 28,647 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 159,942 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear bodywork damage

Fail 4 Aug 2025 159,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both main beam bulbs fitting

rear bodywork damage

Pass 20 Jun 2025 26,003 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 145,576 miles

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

rear bumper damage

Fail 3 Apr 2025 145,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear bumper damage

Pass 6 Dec 2024 130,442 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 114,621 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 114,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 20,888 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 93,126 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 68,866 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 56,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 47,981 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 32,022 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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AB04 TAX is a 2021 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 26,229 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB04 TAX, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB04 TAX registered?

AB04 TAX is a 2021 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 July 2021.

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