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BG05 SKV

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,559 mi
Last recorded104,559 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 104,559 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 104,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,728 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,233 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,597 miles

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 14 Oct 2014 88,875 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 84,699 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 77,070 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 70,171 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 70,162 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre tread down to minimum limit

Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tread getting low on nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres

Fail 6 Nov 2009 60,095 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tread getting low on nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 29 May 2008 45,064 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r number plate light came on and stayed working once tapped

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 SKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 SKV registered?

BG05 SKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is BG05 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 SKV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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