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A5 EPE

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,216 mi
Last recorded128,216 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 EPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 128,216 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2025 122,509 miles

covers on under body & parts

Fail 17 Mar 2025 122,509 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers on under body & parts

Pass 5 Apr 2024 117,336 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded on under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 110,451 miles

corrosion under body

Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,211 miles

Rear brake backing plats corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2021 97,727 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 92,779 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,216 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,954 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 82,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,532 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 77,531 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,998 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 65,394 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 65,256 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 58,418 miles

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

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

O S loading door wont open

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 58,418 miles

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

O S loading door wont open

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 47,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear loading door wont open. Advise ref.section 6.4 of inspection manual

strongly advise front brake discs severely corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,075 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 37,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,378 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 30,378 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,267 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 18,610 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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A5 EPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A5 EPE, 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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A5 EPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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