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BT54 HJK

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,851 mi
Last recorded173,851 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 HJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 173,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 171,646 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

underside general corrosion

vehicle low

Pass 8 Nov 2019 168,620 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 165,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 155,786 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges, both

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

suspension lowering kit fitted,,front and rear.

Fail 15 Nov 2017 155,784 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges, both

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

suspension lowering kit fitted,,front and rear.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 143,762 miles

modified suspension configuartion

Fail 14 Nov 2016 143,762 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

modified suspension configuartion

Pass 5 Nov 2015 132,520 miles

modified suspension configuration

Pass 6 Nov 2014 123,169 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 123,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 113,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 105,569 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 98,759 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,759 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 91,670 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn badly

front brake pads low

front drop links worn

offside front tyre just legal

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2009 77,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting badly

offside front and nearside rear tyres on legal limits

Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,327 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting badly

offside front and nearside rear tyres on legal limits

Pass 20 Sep 2008 66,978 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2008 66,523 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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BT54 HJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT54 HJK, 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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BT54 HJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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