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BV05 VZT

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,928 mi
Last recorded179,928 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 179,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 179,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 178,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 178,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 177,335 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 176,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 176,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 174,729 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2017 174,729 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2017 174,702 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil low (7.3.A.1)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 171,261 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 171,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 155,830 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 155,830 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 136,740 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 136,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 121,006 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 106,376 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 90,702 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 73,311 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,156 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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BV05 VZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV05 VZT, 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 BV05 VZT registered?

BV05 VZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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