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BD61 HPY

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,392 mi
Last recorded111,392 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 HPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 111,392 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside at mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 111,378 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside at mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 101,284 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,504 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 81,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 76,779 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,463 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 58,479 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 51,975 miles

Rear Spare tyre defective Spare tyre close to the legal limit ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,506 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,363 miles

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 35,363 miles

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 25,629 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 25,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HPY is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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