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BX55 LLN

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,815 mi
Last recorded129,815 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 LLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 129,815 miles

Coolant leak ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 124,739 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 116,012 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 109,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective slight play ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 109,331 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 106,666 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 106,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 105,893 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Fail 2 Nov 2018 105,892 miles

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 24 Oct 2017 104,658 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL DAMAGED

Fail 24 Oct 2017 104,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PLUS BALD (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STABILIZER BAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 26 Oct 2016 101,835 miles

front no plate marked

nearside rear tyre bald on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2016 101,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front no plate marked

nearside rear tyre bald on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 98,875 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD

SPARE TYRE WRONG SIZE

Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,367 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,974 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 92,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 89,844 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED ON BOTH SIDES OF DISCS MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT DISC

Fail 5 Nov 2012 89,844 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 86,211 miles

1/ clutch noisey 2/ front tyres low 3/ front discs poor 4/ gearbox stabilizer bar excessive play

Fail 20 Oct 2011 86,198 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

1/ clutch noisey 2/ front tyres low 3/ front discs poor 4/ gearbox stabilizer bar excessive play

Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,020 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT C/V BOOT SLIGHT WEEP OF GREASE ON SMALL END OF GAITOR

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BLOWING

Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,350 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 72,635 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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BX55 LLN 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 BX55 LLN, 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 LLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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