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BL05 WCP

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,132 mi
Last recorded168,132 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 WCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 168,132 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 167,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 167,487 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 165,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Watermarked

Fail 7 Sep 2021 165,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Watermarked

Pass 7 Sep 2020 162,335 miles

Offside Front Front outer sill corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 162,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Front outer sill corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 159,274 miles

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

Nearside Sliding door cannot be opened from exterior of vehicle.

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 159,272 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Sliding door cannot be opened from exterior of vehicle.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 153,720 miles

Nearside radiator mounting broken

Pass 29 Sep 2015 145,566 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 133,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 133,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 122,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 111,381 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 11,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 90,176 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,796 miles

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,644 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 WCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WCP, 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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BL05 WCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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