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BF55 EPO

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,651 mi
Last recorded194,651 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 EPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 194,651 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 194,602 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 194,602 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 194,554 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly hand brake reading low (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 194,216 miles

Offside Rear slight blow on rear box

Pass 2 Mar 2020 193,287 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 187,913 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 187,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 180,234 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 174,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 162,966 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 162,966 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 146,730 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 135,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 120,448 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe blowing slightly front brake pads low nsf cv gaitor worn slightly osr and nsr d bush play

Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,627 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,710 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Front tyres close to legal limit, Nail in n/s/r tyre tread, Tracking check, Chips in front screen, n/s/f and o/s/f hubs-back plates corroded, Wood panels in rear of van, Front number plate worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 91,710 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Front tyres close to legal limit, Nail in n/s/r tyre tread, Tracking check, Chips in front screen, n/s/f and o/s/f hubs-back plates corroded, Wood panels in rear of van, Front number plate worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 76,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 76,371 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,449 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 61,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

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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BF55 EPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 117,574 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 BF55 EPO, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF55 EPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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