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BL55 OUX

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,719 mi
Last recorded135,719 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 OUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 135,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 135,719 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 125,801 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 125,801 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 125,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 115,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

slight deterioation to front number plate

slight play nearside front antiroll bar link ball joint

Fail 10 May 2016 115,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

slight deterioation to front number plate

slight play nearside front antiroll bar link ball joint

Pass 16 Apr 2015 299,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs lipped

offside front door damaged and slightly insecure

offside rear tyre inner edge worn and has a deep cut in the centre 3/4 tread

Fail 13 Apr 2015 299,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs lipped

offside front door damaged and slightly insecure

offside rear tyre inner edge worn and has a deep cut in the centre 3/4 tread

water cap missing

Pass 18 Dec 2013 296,860 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 273,539 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 231,992 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 231,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Dec 2010 189,197 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 147,669 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2008 114,116 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 OUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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