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AF05 UKN

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

297,118 mi
Last recorded297,118 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2025 297,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side door bottom corroded with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing has sharp corroded edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhust box/pipe missing. fumes into cab (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 283,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting ruff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror taped to cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively knocking on full lock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split at shaft end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 283,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting ruff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror taped to cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively knocking on full lock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split at shaft end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 283,328 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced as marked sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount bearing rough

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

eml on (pre-2008)

Pass 6 Jan 2023 274,970 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill in poor condition

Nearside wing and door in poor condition

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 274,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill in poor condition

Nearside wing and door in poor condition

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 274,945 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 266,094 miles

EML illuminated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 266,094 miles

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

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

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

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

EML illuminated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 253,190 miles

MIL light on

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 253,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

MIL light on

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 235,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 235,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 220,885 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 220,879 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 209,750 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AT ABOUT 1.6MM (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' AT 10MM LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (8.3.1a)

a/c pipes not connected but not yet to any fail criteria. However they are close to aux belt area

corrosion o/s/f wing but not yet a sharp edge

cut in o/s/r tyre but not yet to fail criteria

nail in n/s/r tyre also tyre at 3mm

other stone chips in sweep and outside sweep but not to fail criteria

Fail 26 Jun 2017 209,742 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly fallen apart (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s 150kg o/s 60kg (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced n/s 120kg o/s 60kg (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AT ABOUT 1.6MM (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn close to limit (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' AT 10MM LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (8.3.1a)

a/c pipes not connected but not yet to any fail criteria. However they are close to aux belt area

corrosion o/s/f wing but not yet a sharp edge

cut in o/s/r tyre but not yet to fail criteria

nail in n/s/r tyre also tyre at 3mm

other stone chips in sweep and outside sweep but not to fail criteria

Pass 8 Sep 2016 205,012 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' at limit (8.3.1a)

both rear antiroll bar D bush's worn. At limit at time of test

corrosion starting n/s sill but not to excess

front brake pads at about 3mm

spare wheel missing from carrier

stone chip outside sweep aswell

Fail 8 Sep 2016 205,012 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' at limit (8.3.1a)

both rear antiroll bar D bush's worn. At limit at time of test

corrosion starting n/s sill but not to excess

front brake pads at about 3mm

spare wheel missing from carrier

stone chip outside sweep aswell

Pass 21 Aug 2015 196,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nsf gator damaged but no allowing ingress of dirt

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 196,686 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nsf gator damaged but no allowing ingress of dirt

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 178,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 178,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 152,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S MIRROR CASING DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 137,288 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 137,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 118,700 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 104,105 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 90,055 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 90,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 64,624 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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AF05 UKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 UKN, 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 UKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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