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BL55 BYX

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

181,475 mi
Last recorded181,475 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 181,475 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

plastic sills

rear axle corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2025 178,229 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 173,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 166,301 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 156,487 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 148,708 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 137,800 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 137,794 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 137,786 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 134,656 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 121,506 miles

Both rear bump-stops perished

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 121,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear bump-stops perished

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 109,452 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 90,567 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 90,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,807 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,284 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,334 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 31,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 26,303 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 20,642 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 15,429 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 BYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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