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BV05 WGJ

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,173 mi
Last recorded147,173 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 147,173 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 141,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 139,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front OUTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 21 Dec 2021 137,038 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 137,039 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 132,762 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 122,288 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 122,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 117,879 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 109,547 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 109,547 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,095 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 107,172 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 105,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 105,513 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 105,513 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 104,970 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 95,816 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,411 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 75,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 59,420 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,564 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 WGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

BV05 WGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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