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BV05 WBZ

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

164,497 mi
Last recorded164,497 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 164,497 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axel corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2026 164,489 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axel corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 161,684 miles

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

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

ns/os outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2024 158,595 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 155,412 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 152,203 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 149,900 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 144,650 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 144,650 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 134,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 134,663 miles

Emissions not tested back box broken off false readings (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 125,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 111,600 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 111,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush lower arm front bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rears (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 100,519 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter housing insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rears (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,824 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,053 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,351 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,351 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear discs are corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,230 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,844 miles

O/S mirror glass cracked,but does not affect view to the rear

Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S mirror glass cracked,but does not affect view to the rear

Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,427 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,061 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,811 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 WBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BV05 WBZ, 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 WBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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