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BP05 MBO

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,255 mi
Last recorded189,255 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 MBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 189,255 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 189,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 187,459 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 187,459 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 182,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 178,939 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 1.7mm and inner edge is worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet, bulkhead sound deadening (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 178,936 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (recommend replace) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively recommend repair (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 1.7mm and inner edge is worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet, bulkhead sound deadening (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine oil on minimum level

Pass 21 Dec 2021 171,904 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres inner edges of tread are worn, o/s smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyres inner edge of tread is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 166,076 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 160,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 154,065 miles

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

oil level low

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 147,981 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 142,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside steering rack play

Fail 7 Dec 2016 142,579 miles

Nearside 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside steering rack play

Pass 6 Apr 2016 129,819 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the edge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 129,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front cv boot leaking grease

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 114,804 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 114,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 102,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,369 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 82,369 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,435 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 60,435 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,140 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,902 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 27,950 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 MBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BP05 MBO, 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 MBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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