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BV05 VZX

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

263,801 mi
Last recorded263,801 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 263,801 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 263,501 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 244,670 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 225,432 miles

(EML)engine warning light is on

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 199,721 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 199,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 179,985 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 179,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 159,286 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 2 Mar 2011 158,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre/rim damage

Pass 4 Mar 2010 132,296 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 132,015 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 100,213 miles

slight grease leak at offside front outer driveshaft gaiter clip

Fail 26 Feb 2009 100,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight grease leak at offside front outer driveshaft gaiter clip

Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,581 miles

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

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

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 VZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VZX, 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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BV05 VZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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