2004 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · GU54 XEL
2004 Volkswagen Caddy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 208,203 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GU54 XEL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2023
- 208,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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GU54 XEL Mileage History
- 07/09/2022203,668 mi
- 26/09/2022203,670 mi+2 mi
- 11/09/2023208,203 mi+4,533 mi
Average of roughly 4,491 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
GU54 XEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Caddy (GU54 XEL) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
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