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BG55 HUY

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,598 mi
Last recorded127,598 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 127,598 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 120,961 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 112,890 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 112,879 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 122,684 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 112,684 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 105,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 98,349 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 98,310 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,594 miles

engine management warning light staying on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,969 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,923 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,640 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 66,640 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,680 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 58,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,125 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 51,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,005 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,222 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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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BG55 HUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BG55 HUY, 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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BG55 HUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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