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BG05 SFX

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,337 mi
Last recorded144,337 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 SFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 144,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK AT BACK OF ENGINE

Fail 25 Mar 2019 144,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK AT BACK OF ENGINE

Pass 4 Apr 2018 130,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 116,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also outer casing badly corroded (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre worn bald on edges m.o.t pass only

Fail 6 Apr 2017 116,115 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also outer casing badly corroded (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre worn bald on edges m.o.t pass only

Pass 7 Sep 2015 100,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,675 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 73,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,575 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,413 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,055 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,429 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,991 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,277 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 SFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFX, 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 BG05 SFX registered?

BG05 SFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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