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BT05 BHL

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

170,238 mi
Last recorded170,238 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 BHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 170,238 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 170,237 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 150,735 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 137,733 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 131,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 120,427 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 114,556 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 110,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Jul 2020 110,634 miles

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

Bonnet is stiff

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Oct 2019 108,724 miles

rear shock absorbers have limited damping effect

Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,017 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 101,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just passed / worn to inner and outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2016 96,380 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 96,380 miles

Fuel system component insecure cooler (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,494 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 92,476 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,159 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,024 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 80,018 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 73,522 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2012 73,522 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2011 67,996 miles

fuel cooler under vehicle loose

nearside mirror damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 15 Oct 2011 67,996 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cooler under vehicle loose

nearside mirror damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,897 miles

nearside door glass cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,370 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,372 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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BT05 BHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BT05 BHL, 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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BT05 BHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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