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BX05 VYB

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,674 mi
Last recorded141,674 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 VYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 141,674 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 122,804 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 122,792 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 98,089 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 87,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,476 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 86,476 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 83,881 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,770 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,751 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,539 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 72,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 70,990 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 70,990 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,989 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,867 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,089 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 61,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 58,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,067 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,925 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 46,925 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,481 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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BX05 VYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BX05 VYB, 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 BX05 VYB registered?

BX05 VYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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