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B13 RSN

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

183,462 mi
Last recorded183,462 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 RSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 183,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 177,019 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 176,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 171,921 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 167,653 miles

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

very low

Fail 2 Aug 2022 167,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

very low

Pass 2 Aug 2021 164,101 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 155,395 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 155,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Union on calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 131,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 131,725 miles

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 120,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 104,621 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 97,304 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 97,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,083 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

engine oil level high

Fail 12 Jun 2014 85,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

engine oil level high

Fail 10 Apr 2013 72,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,883 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,928 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,108 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,843 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,719 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 37,719 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,383 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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B13 RSN is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 117,574 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 B13 RSN, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B13 RSN registered?

B13 RSN is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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