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BG05 XFS

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,634 mi
Last recorded163,634 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 163,634 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion taking hold to sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 162,530 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 162,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 160,351 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 160,350 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 159,560 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 159,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 158,297 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 156,416 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 155,091 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 155,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 154,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

damp around fuel filter

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside handbrake lower effort than nearside

rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded and in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2016 141,272 miles

front wishbone bushes split

n/s/front bottom ball joint slight play

rear pads low rear disc poor

rear shockers bushes poor

Fail 8 Jan 2016 141,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

front tyres bold inside

front wishbone bushes split

n/s/front bottom ball joint slight play

n/s/rear tyre low on outside

rear pads low rear disc poor

rear shockers bushes poor

Pass 5 Jan 2015 126,755 miles

cv joint noisy

offside rear light unit in poor condition

Fail 2 Jan 2015 126,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cv joint noisy

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear light unit in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2014 114,837 miles

damp around fuel filter housing

Fail 31 Dec 2013 114,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

damp around fuel filter housing

front discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Dec 2012 105,013 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit

Fail 28 Dec 2012 105,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 11 Nov 2011 92,444 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,722 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,796 miles

n/s/f cv gaiter weeping

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,098 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 34,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front 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 XFS is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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