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BP05 DCO

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,076 mi
Last recorded134,076 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 DCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 134,076 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 131,736 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 131,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 128,397 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 125,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 123,903 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres both feathered inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2020 121,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge + cracking/perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 114,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 114,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 105,514 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 105,514 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 96,232 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 87,551 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 80,547 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 60,846 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 60,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to tear on innerwall

Pass 11 May 2011 49,337 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 40,810 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 40,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,763 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 25,763 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,170 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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BP05 DCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BP05 DCO, 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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BP05 DCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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