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BT55 UDP

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,070 mi
Last recorded95,070 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 UDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 95,070 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 92,375 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))

all of original suspension parts corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2024 92,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

all of original suspension parts corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 89,481 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

all of suspension parts corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 89,418 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust corroded

all of suspension parts corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 86,522 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,485 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 83,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,324 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 79,324 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 76,237 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 70,766 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 66,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,587 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,486 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 55,486 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,908 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,071 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 44,071 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,419 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 31,789 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear on n/s and o/s front brake discs

Pass 16 Nov 2010 27,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2010 27,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 21,990 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,389 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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BT55 UDP is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT55 UDP, 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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What year was BT55 UDP registered?

BT55 UDP is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is BT55 UDP safe to buy?

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