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BD05 LAA

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

142,657 mi
Last recorded142,657 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 LAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 142,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 137,186 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 137,185 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 134,455 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 131,810 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 127,298 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 123,128 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 123,128 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST BROKEN BEFORE TAILBOX (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened D BUSH WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened D BUSH WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORDS EXPOSED INNER SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 119,016 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 119,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 112,266 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,383 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,450 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 98,450 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

advise condition of rear brake discs and pads

Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,543 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 82,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

non - standard registration plates inside of vehicle

Fail 24 Sep 2013 73,437 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 63,324 miles

Addiontional front driving lamps fitted

Both rear tyres cracking slightly

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,324 miles

Addiontional front driving lamps fitted

Both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,276 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,541 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,120 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,844 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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BD05 LAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LAA, 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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BD05 LAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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