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BD05 NGJ

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,715 mi
Last recorded216,715 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 NGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 216,715 miles

Handbrake cables, outer casing split

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 204,263 miles

Both Handbrake cables, outer casing split

Front washer jets weak

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 193,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc pitted

Rear handbrake cables, outer casing split

Pass 8 Apr 2023 184,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 184,470 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 177,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 168,056 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 153,857 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 144,781 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 144,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 138,425 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 138,425 miles

Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 136,231 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 132,745 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 128,434 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 124,958 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 117,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 197,167 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 May 2011 197,167 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 May 2010 130,206 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 129,151 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 83,883 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 64,682 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 64,682 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 NGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NGJ, 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 NGJ registered?

BD05 NGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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