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BD61 LYC

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,983 mi
Last recorded94,983 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 94,983 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,632 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 81,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,168 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 60,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 55,320 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 55,318 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 May 2018 48,385 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 41,683 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outersill damage

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 39,577 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outersill damage

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,209 miles

o/s/r tyre is wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,424 miles

n/s/f tyre at 2mm

o/s/f tyre at 2mm

slight oil leak

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 LYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

BD61 LYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is BD61 LYC safe to buy?

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