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BT05 XFP

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,454 mi
Last recorded179,454 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 179,454 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 171,476 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside leaf spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 162,251 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 157,454 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 157,454 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 155,534 miles

r/n/s shocker dust cover corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2021 155,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

r/n/s shocker dust cover corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 153,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover corroded

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 19 Jul 2019 148,451 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft clip loose

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch linner loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 144,637 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 144,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 137,940 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 137,940 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres wearing low 3mm

f/n/s tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 130,354 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Aug 2016 130,354 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jul 2015 119,974 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Jul 2015 119,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Aug 2014 112,815 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 105,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Jul 2013 105,424 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 97,327 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 93,556 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 93,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 82,045 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 69,979 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 69,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,499 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 XFP is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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