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BF55 ETT

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Multi-colour Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,758 mi
Last recorded151,758 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ETT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 151,758 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 148,394 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 146,233 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 145,606 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 143,950 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 141,003 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 140,102 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 140,102 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 140,093 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ex play in roll bar mount rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2015 133,920 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 128,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 116,406 miles

o/s/f cv boot damp no split found

o/s/r tyre near limit

Fail 16 Aug 2013 116,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall poor condition

o/s/f cv boot damp no split found

o/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 30 Aug 2012 112,896 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 102,284 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,553 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 ETT is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Multi-colour with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ETT, 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 ETT registered?

BF55 ETT is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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