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BL55 BYU

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,503 mi
Last recorded207,503 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 BYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 207,503 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 207,191 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to absent back-box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back-box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 196,665 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 184,874 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 173,290 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 173,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 157,454 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 157,454 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 144,318 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 131,225 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 117,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 101,955 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,109 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 77,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 41,005 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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,776 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 22,953 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 18,370 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 14,522 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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BL55 BYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL55 BYU, 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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BL55 BYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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