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BD61 LXL

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,894 mi
Last recorded86,894 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 86,894 miles

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

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

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

front washer jets require attention!

Pass 17 Oct 2024 79,540 miles

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

oil leak top and bottem of engine

Pass 20 Oct 2023 73,709 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp has water in it

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 73,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp has water in it

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 69,946 miles

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

both n/s & o/s/r anti - roll bar "D" bushes worn

Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,054 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 64,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,400 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 60,400 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 56,903 miles

Nearside Front inside of brake disc in poor condition

Rear both rear antiroll bar mounting bushes "D bushes" worn

Fail 17 Oct 2019 56,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake insecure inner brake pad lining (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front inside of brake disc in poor condition

Rear both rear antiroll bar mounting bushes "D bushes" worn

Pass 15 Aug 2018 50,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,308 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,769 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 27,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 27,403 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 18,072 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 LXL 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 LXL, 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 LXL is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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