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BG55 WRA

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

197,833 mi
Last recorded197,833 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 197,833 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 194,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 194,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable disconnected (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 189,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 185,623 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside [rear console bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both nearside & offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate - corroded

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

Offside Rear parking brake - slow to react

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside & offside - also corroded covers (5.3.2 (d))

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated [both]

Pass 3 May 2022 175,798 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also casing corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front disc back plate - corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also casing corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear hand brake performance - slow to react

Pass 7 Apr 2021 165,413 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 163,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

covers & shields fitted

offside parking brake lazy

Pass 13 Dec 2017 148,633 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edges 1956515

crack in windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2016 136,183 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 123,210 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 102,632 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 102,632 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,290 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 83,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres badly cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2012 68,233 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres badly cracking

Fail 27 Oct 2011 53,524 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,524 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,445 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,301 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 38,872 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 31,990 miles

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 WRA is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG55 WRA, 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 WRA is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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