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BD61 LZT

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,564 mi
Last recorded99,564 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 99,564 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 97,618 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 93,306 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 85,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 75,498 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 75,496 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,906 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 52,405 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 52,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2019 38,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 38,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 31,999 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 31,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 20,502 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 18,067 miles

covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 12,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 9,300 miles

both front tyres 3mm

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2014 9,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres 3mm

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge

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 LZT 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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

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

Is BD61 LZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 LZT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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