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BG05 XFV

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

211,533 mi
Last recorded211,533 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 211,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 May 2019 211,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 202,769 miles

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)

Fail 2 May 2018 202,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 3 May 2017 192,397 miles

brake pads low

plastic front panel damaged and headlamps repaired

Fail 3 May 2017 192,397 miles

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

brake pads low

plastic front panel damaged and headlamps repaired

Fail 31 Jan 2017 191,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge,buldged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage side sill slightly damaged (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 172,613 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 172,580 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper o/s (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 148,882 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 139,756 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 131,800 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 118,247 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Aug 2010 114,727 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 108,489 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Aug 2009 108,489 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

steering fault light on

traction control light on

Pass 2 Aug 2008 85,197 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 85,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 XFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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