CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL05 WCU

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

335,397 mi
Last recorded335,397 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 335,397 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 325,295 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 308,093 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 290,430 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 290,413 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 287,300 miles

engine slight rough running idle

indacator bulbs faded

nail offside rear tyre

nearside rear anti roll link play

offside front tyre on limit

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 287,300 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine slight rough running idle

indacator bulbs faded

nail offside rear tyre

nearside rear anti roll link play

offside front tyre on limit

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 274,135 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 262,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 253,667 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 215,858 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 215,858 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 163,967 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 119,884 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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL05 WCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BL05 WCU, 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

How do I check the history of BL05 WCU?

You can check the full history of BL05 WCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL05 WCU registered?

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

Is BL05 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 WCU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL05 WCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL05 WCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.