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BV05 WFM

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,970 mi
Last recorded194,970 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 WFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 194,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 193,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front brake back plate missing

Fail 8 Nov 2024 193,490 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front brake back plate missing

Pass 10 Nov 2023 192,746 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 192,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 191,657 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 191,656 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 184,597 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 184,597 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 177,798 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 168,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 168,518 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 153,810 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 143,395 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 129,615 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,613 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 114,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 105,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,655 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 95,655 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 83,963 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,550 miles

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

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

front and rear brakes worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 63,463 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 54,161 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,187 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 42,187 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WFM, 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 WFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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