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B15 YLW

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

160,068 mi
Last recorded160,068 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 YLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 160,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 149,992 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 149,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 148,336 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 148,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 148,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength near side front outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 147,085 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 145,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 135,658 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 135,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 127,209 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 118,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 109,133 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 99,213 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs are starting to corrode on inner faces.

Pass 14 May 2013 90,654 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 77,622 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 77,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 66,441 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 53,248 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,026 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,218 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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B15 YLW is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B15 YLW, 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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B15 YLW is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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