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AF55 LWS

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

204,016 mi
Last recorded204,016 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 204,016 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 200,511 miles

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

EML light on

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 195,070 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill [front end] slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 195,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill [front end] slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 188,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 188,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & centre pipe / box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 181,662 miles

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

Offside sill corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2020 181,662 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside sill corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2019 179,987 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 179,987 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 171,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 155,044 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 155,028 miles

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

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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 134,540 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 113,737 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 113,737 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 108,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower arms corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 105,674 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs have pitted edges.

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 105,669 miles

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

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

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

BOTH Rear Brake Discs have pitted edges.

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 103,116 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly pitted.

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,092 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,629 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,361 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,155 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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AF55 LWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AF55 LWS, 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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AF55 LWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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