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BG05 XFR

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,653 mi
Last recorded148,653 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 148,653 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 146,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 146,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 142,329 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 142,329 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 136,507 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 116,171 miles

front wiperblades smeary

o/s front tyre has nail in it

oil level down

Fail 24 May 2010 116,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiperblades smeary

o/s front tyre has nail in it

oil level down

Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,039 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 67,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XFR is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XFR, 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 XFR registered?

BG05 XFR is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is BG05 XFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 XFR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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