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BG05 OEO

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,687 mi
Last recorded93,687 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 93,687 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 93,680 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 93,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 91,276 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,889 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 86,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 81,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,480 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,117 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,159 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 74,148 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,367 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,292 miles

all tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 204,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 172,877 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm of tread.

Engine management light on .

Various oil leaks on engine.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 172,877 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm of tread.

Engine management light on .

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Various oil leaks on engine.

Pass 10 May 2008 122,647 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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BG05 OEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG05 OEO, 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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BG05 OEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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