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BD05 APX

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,890 mi
Last recorded202,890 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 APX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 202,890 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 199,606 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 199,601 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 197,321 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 192,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 186,300 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 181,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 181,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 173,163 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 164,800 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 158,693 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

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

engine light is on

Pass 13 Jan 2017 152,420 miles

engine light is on

x2 rear "d" bush

Pass 13 Jan 2016 143,185 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 135,609 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 125,526 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 125,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 115,970 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 109,278 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 101,294 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,414 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 62,641 miles

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

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

centre tread of front tyres getting low

no spare wheel fitted

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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BD05 APX is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD05 APX, 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 BD05 APX registered?

BD05 APX is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is BD05 APX safe to buy?

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