2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

1,131 MOT tests in 2024. 56.9% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time56.9%
Failed or needed repairs43.1%
Typical mileage at test168,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,131 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.4%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  9. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.9%
  2. Suspension26.8%
  3. Brakes25.5%
  4. Body & chassis17.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  7. Steering8.6%
  8. Tyres7.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 56.9% of 2004 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,131 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Volkswagen Caddy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).