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05G2719

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

242,419 mi
Last recorded242,419 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration05G2719
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 242,419 miles

slight wear n/s/f rack arm

steering tight to turn when jacked up

Fail 2 Feb 2011 242,419 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight wear n/s/f rack arm

steering tight to turn when jacked up

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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05G2719 is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 05G2719, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 05G2719 registered?

05G2719 is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is 05G2719 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 05G2719 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 05G2719 have outstanding finance?

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