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AF05 UKD

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

206,837 mi
Last recorded206,837 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 206,837 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 206,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 205,131 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 205,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 204,700 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 204,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 182,798 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 182,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 7 May 2016 181,052 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 165,232 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 165,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 157,292 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 157,292 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 143,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 128,409 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 128,393 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside 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)

The rear bush on both sides of the front suspension is worn

Pass 5 Mar 2011 106,984 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 97,565 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 97,565 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 89,337 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 81,099 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 81,096 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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AF05 UKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 AF05 UKD, 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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AF05 UKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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