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BD61 LXU

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,185 mi
Last recorded84,185 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 84,185 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 80,182 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,672 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 70,955 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 67,101 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,313 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,654 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 57,654 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,565 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 50,565 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,077 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 45,077 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 40,269 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,222 miles

Nearside Front tyre approaching 2mm

Offside Front tyre approaching 2mm

Fail 21 Oct 2015 35,222 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front tyre approaching 2mm

Offside Front tyre approaching 2mm

Pass 2 Dec 2014 25,570 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 LXU is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 LXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD61 LXU registered?

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

Is BD61 LXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 LXU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD61 LXU have outstanding finance?

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