MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nsf wing mirror cover missing
osr tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
osr tyre slightly out of shape
ns sill corroded
nsf tyre on limits + worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ns sill corroded
nsf tyre on limits + worn on inner edge
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
osf backing plate corroded
osf tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust corroded
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
nsr brake light out
osf backing plate corroded
osf tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust corroded
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn close to legal limit
front pads low
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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BG05 XEP is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XEP, 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 XEP is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 July 2005.
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