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AF54 PUU

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

252,625 mi
Last recorded252,625 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 PUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 252,625 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 251,154 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 246,288 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 233,094 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 233,016 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 220,667 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 220,667 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn only 2 bolts holding it on to the arm, needs 3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 212,383 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 205,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 205,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 189,609 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 189,609 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 176,008 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 162,697 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 150,123 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 152,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 140,365 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 135,676 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 111,397 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 82,056 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 82,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front door mirror lens cracked.

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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AF54 PUU is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF54 PUU, 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 AF54 PUU registered?

AF54 PUU is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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