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B23 HAT

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

179,933 mi
Last recorded179,933 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 HAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 179,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 176,497 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 174,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 174,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside / offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 159,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 145,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Mar 2021 139,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall starting to perish

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Mar 2020 136,433 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 132,253 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight perishing o/s front lower arm bush

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Apr 2019 132,251 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight perishing o/s front lower arm bush

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2018 126,608 miles

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

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

noted that brake pedal feels very firm but has servo assistance

Fail 20 Mar 2018 126,608 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

noted that brake pedal feels very firm but has servo assistance

Pass 23 Mar 2017 117,812 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 110,745 miles

Nearside Front lower arm front bush slight play

both front tyre wearing low

Fail 17 Mar 2016 110,745 miles

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

Nearside Front lower arm front bush slight play

both front tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2015 101,095 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 101,089 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 92,992 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,156 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 72,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,270 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,314 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,473 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,575 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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B23 HAT is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B23 HAT, 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 B23 HAT registered?

B23 HAT is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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