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AA52 ONE

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,706 mi
Last recorded140,706 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA52 ONE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 140,706 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 136,702 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 136,695 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both excessively corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 130,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 124,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 124,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Hub/bearing mounting bolt missing. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 119,800 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone aft bushes deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Slight leak on rear of exhaust

Pass 10 Feb 2021 116,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking close to reinforcement. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking close to reinforcement. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 112,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 107,783 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre splitting close to cords. Advise replacement.

Nearside Rear Tyre splitting close to cords. Advise replacement.

Fail 8 Feb 2019 107,744 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre splitting close to cords. Advise replacement.

Nearside Rear Tyre splitting close to cords. Advise replacement.

Pass 10 Feb 2018 104,059 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 6 Oct 2016 93,936 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,958 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 78,844 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,844 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,043 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,501 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,236 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,898 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,908 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,902 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 39,902 miles

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

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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AA52 ONE is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AA52 ONE, 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 AA52 ONE registered?

AA52 ONE is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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