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BF55 ERV

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

245,246 mi
Last recorded245,246 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 245,246 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 245,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on all time with side light (1.3.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 223,104 miles

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

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

front brake discs back plate slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 167,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 128,308 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 100,909 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 100,909 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 82,926 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,346 miles

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

headlights on high limits

offside front tyre heavy wear inner tread

pinhole offside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Fail 27 Aug 2009 74,346 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

headlights on high limits

offside front tyre heavy wear inner tread

pinhole offside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,367 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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BF55 ERV is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ERV, 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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What year was BF55 ERV registered?

BF55 ERV is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is BF55 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 ERV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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