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AE54 XST

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,495 mi
Last recorded121,495 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 121,495 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 121,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 111,271 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush's (2.4.G.2)

warning light on dash [steering]

Fail 10 Aug 2016 111,269 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

warning light on dash [steering]

Pass 25 Nov 2014 102,161 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake cable deteriorated

handbrake lever button deteriorated

slight rear brake app uneven

Fail 24 Nov 2014 102,160 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

hand brake cable deteriorated

handbrake lever button deteriorated

slight rear brake app uneven

Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower wishbone bushes are slightly deteriorated

n/s/ door mirror taped on

Fail 9 Oct 2013 94,659 miles

Nearside 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 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower wishbone bushes are slightly deteriorated

n/s/ door mirror taped on

Fail 21 May 2012 82,233 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2012 82,233 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 63,956 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,870 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,408 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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AE54 XST is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AE54 XST, 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 AE54 XST registered?

AE54 XST is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is AE54 XST safe to buy?

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