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BD11 HSG

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,425 mi
Last recorded162,425 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 HSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 162,425 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 157,978 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 157,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 154,025 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water/condensation in lamp unit (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 154,025 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked and non reflective (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible cracked and non reflective (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water/condensation in lamp unit (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 148,546 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 148,221 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel leak top of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen pipework leaking (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 140,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 135,357 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 135,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 124,970 miles

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

No emissions report due to vehicle being a low emissions diesel

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 124,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

No emissions report due to vehicle being a low emissions diesel

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 101,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 86,629 miles

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

No emissions report as vehicle is a low emissions diesel

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,452 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 77,451 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front day time running light not working

Pass 18 Apr 2015 67,939 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 67,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 54,462 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 54,462 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

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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BD11 HSG is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 94,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD11 HSG, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD11 HSG is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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