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AK04 BXU

2004 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,981 mi
Last recorded133,981 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy113,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 133,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 124,598 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 14 Jul 2018 122,500 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 120,371 miles

All brake pipes greased.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 120,371 miles

All brake pipes greased.

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 118,452 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 115,768 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 113,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,472 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

O/S/R TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL

Pass 12 May 2011 102,049 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front brake tight

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2011 101,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front brake tight

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,752 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,781 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,911 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 61,050 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,544 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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AK04 BXU is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AK04 BXU, 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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AK04 BXU is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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