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BL05 TWK

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,421 mi
Last recorded204,421 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 TWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2025 204,421 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 204,385 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 200,223 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 200,145 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2023 198,295 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 190,237 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 189,825 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 175,443 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 166,290 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 103,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,249 miles

o/s/f brake backplate excessively corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,922 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 90,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 81,272 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,451 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 52,450 miles

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,401 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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BL05 TWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL05 TWK, 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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What year was BL05 TWK registered?

BL05 TWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is BL05 TWK safe to buy?

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