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BD61 EBG

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,516 mi
Last recorded173,516 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 173,516 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 173,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 150,476 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 128,105 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 113,955 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 113,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel filter housing corroded

offside daytime running light inoperative

Pass 26 Oct 2020 86,199 miles

Offside Front brake pad warning lamp snapped

Fail 26 Oct 2020 86,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front brake pad warning lamp snapped

Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,047 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 64,047 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,674 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 39,297 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 39,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 37,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,691 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 21,250 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 EBG is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD61 EBG, 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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What year was BD61 EBG registered?

BD61 EBG is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is BD61 EBG safe to buy?

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