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BD61 EBL

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,439 mi
Last recorded122,439 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 122,439 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 119,184 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filter housing wet no obvious leaks

Handbrake button missing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside and Offside front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside front wing mirror slightly loose

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

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2023 115,020 miles

Aftermarket fuel filler cap/sealing device fitted

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong Advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaks

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 108,746 miles

Aftermarket fuel filler cap fitted.

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

Offside door mirror glass slightly loose.

Parking brake release button broken but still functioning

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight oil leak from small splits in turbo boost hose. nearside to intercooler

Fail 11 Nov 2022 108,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Aftermarket fuel filler cap fitted.

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

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

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

Offside door mirror glass slightly loose.

Parking brake release button broken but still functioning

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight oil leak from small splits in turbo boost hose. nearside to intercooler

Pass 10 Nov 2021 102,489 miles

Aftermarket fuel filler cap fitted.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

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

Offside door mirror glass slightly loose.

Offside front and nearside front tyres wearing prematurely on inner edges.

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 2 Nov 2021 102,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aftermarket fuel filler cap fitted.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

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

Offside door mirror glass slightly loose.

Offside front and nearside front tyres wearing prematurely on inner edges.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,615 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 96,612 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 91,408 miles

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

Offside Front damage to outer sill

Pass 4 Sep 2018 86,295 miles

Offside Front damage to outer sill

Fail 4 Sep 2018 86,293 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front damage to outer sill

Pass 5 Sep 2017 81,536 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 75,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Sep 2016 75,657 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 61,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 46,809 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 EBL 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 EBL, 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 EBL is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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