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BX55 LKM

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

147,677 mi
Last recorded147,677 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 LKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 147,677 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded lower

Nearside Passenger rear side window missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 139,742 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 127,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 127,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 116,705 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 116,090 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 114,142 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 114,142 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet (3.1 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 110,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges of n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 110,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges of n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 108,245 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 108,216 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit requires filters and service to reach required emissions limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 104,900 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 104,869 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,562 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 96,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,579 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,325 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 76,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,767 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,496 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,817 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 53,817 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,508 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,494 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,335 miles

Front Wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2008 33,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Wipers slightly smearing windscreen

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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BX55 LKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BX55 LKM, 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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BX55 LKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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