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A3 BGC

2009 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,271 mi
Last recorded55,271 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caddy103,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 55,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 54,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 53,397 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 52,442 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 52,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,350 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 51,350 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 50,241 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 48,088 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 48,088 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 47,180 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2017 46,233 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 45,613 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 17 May 2016 45,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 May 2015 45,105 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 44,561 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 43,848 miles

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs badly corroded

Fail 15 May 2013 43,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,558 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 35,558 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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A3 BGC is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,912 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 A3 BGC, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 BGC registered?

A3 BGC is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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