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BD61 EBF

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,611 mi
Last recorded129,611 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 EBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 129,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 125,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel tight to rotate by hand

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 107,141 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 93,080 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 90,840 miles

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

travel on foot brake

Fail 25 Jan 2022 90,840 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation both (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 76,365 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,201 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 21,258 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 19,778 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 15,931 miles

OFFSIDE REAR LENSE DAMAGED AND SHOWS A SMALL AMOUNT OF WHITE LIGHT TO REAR FROM POSITION LAMP

Fail 28 Oct 2015 15,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjusters broken and headlamp unit damaged, New unit required (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction of rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE REAR LENSE DAMAGED AND SHOWS A SMALL AMOUNT OF WHITE LIGHT TO REAR FROM POSITION LAMP

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 11,653 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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BD61 EBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BD61 EBF, 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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BD61 EBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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