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AJ04 XRU

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

200,994 mi
Last recorded200,994 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 200,994 miles

advise exhaust is corroded

advise front discs brakes are worn and pitted

advise n/s/r shock absorber dust cover

advise rear discs brakes are worn and pitted

Fail 28 Dec 2017 200,994 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed and highly corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play rough when rotated and excessive movement (2.5.A.3c)

advise exhaust is corroded

advise front brake discs are corroded and pitted

advise n/s/f bumper lower skirt is damaged

advise n/s/r shocker dust cover is corroded

advise rear disc brakes are corroded and pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 198,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 198,608 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 194,708 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 194,708 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 189,878 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 175,684 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 21 Sep 2013 175,684 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 May 2012 159,177 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 159,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 148,993 miles

nearside rear tyre below 1mm outer edge

offside rear shocker lower bush worn and movement

rear brake pads low

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 37,584 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 22 May 2009 121,162 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2009 120,904 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 103,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 103,551 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2007 86,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

one of two securing bolts on spare wheel carrier missing but carrier secure at time of test

screw in nearside rear tyre

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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AJ04 XRU is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AJ04 XRU, 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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AJ04 XRU is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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