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BG55 WWL

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,523 mi
Last recorded153,523 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 153,523 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 153,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 132,181 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 132,181 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,535 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 96,950 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 17 Jan 2014 96,950 miles

Nearside 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 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,109 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 68,872 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 58,617 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 49,998 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 49,995 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 WWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WWL, 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 BG55 WWL registered?

BG55 WWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is BG55 WWL safe to buy?

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