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AE55 EHV

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,123 mi
Last recorded82,123 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 EHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 82,123 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 74,639 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 74,622 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 70,498 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 66,241 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,850 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 54,888 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 48,904 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 43,848 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,367 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,312 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,804 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,597 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 33,597 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 30,244 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,244 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,774 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,809 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 22,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,518 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 18,518 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,113 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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AE55 EHV is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AE55 EHV, 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 AE55 EHV registered?

AE55 EHV is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AE55 EHV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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