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BD61 LZG

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,319 mi
Last recorded172,319 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 172,319 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 163,267 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 148,023 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 148,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 131,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 111,475 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 111,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 103,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,710 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished and shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished with shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 99,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished and shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished with shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 93,215 miles

both rear tyres worn unevan on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2019 93,057 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil / poss fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn uneven bald inner edge o/s soon start to peel

Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

damp around diesel injectors

Pass 28 Feb 2017 29,862 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,246 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked

oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished, cracked and has cuts i tread

Pass 28 Oct 2015 22,367 miles

both rear tyres perishing

oil leak

oil level low

Fail 26 Nov 2014 15,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 15,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 LZG is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LZG, 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 LZG registered?

BD61 LZG is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is BD61 LZG safe to buy?

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