2004 Volkswagen Caddy · 4,596 MOT tests
2004 Volkswagen Caddy reliability
2004 Volkswagen Caddys fail 43.6% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 20 Caddy years (4,596 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- 43.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 165,894
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,596
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.4% of tests fail here (36% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.4%
- Suspension20.3%
- Brakes14.8%
- Body, chassis and structure13.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.7%
- Steering7.3%
- Tyres7.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.77%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.79%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Stop lamp not working 3.72%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.5%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.37%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Position lamp not working 3.05%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.84%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.73%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.24%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.01%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2004 Volkswagen Caddys fail 43.6% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 20 Caddy years (4,596 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.77% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.79% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Volkswagen Caddy have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Volkswagen Caddy shows 165,894 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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