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BG54 MLY

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,459 mi
Last recorded176,459 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 MLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2014 176,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 173,579 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 167,978 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 162,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jan 2010 157,386 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 135,874 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 105,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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BG54 MLY is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG54 MLY, 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 BG54 MLY registered?

BG54 MLY is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is BG54 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 MLY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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