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AJ55 GMZ

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,076 mi
Last recorded182,076 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 GMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 182,076 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 177,331 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 160,806 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 tyres wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 160,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge (225/40/R18)(marked in yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 tyres wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 146,910 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 146,324 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 137,425 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 137,421 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 197,433 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 172,960 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 160,332 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF Tyre Wearing On Edge

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 160,332 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

OSF Tyre Wearing On Edge

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 153,018 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 149,281 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 148,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 145,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 145,247 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 136,516 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 136,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 123,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 99,008 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 84,046 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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AJ55 GMZ 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 72.7%.

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 AJ55 GMZ, 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 AJ55 GMZ registered?

AJ55 GMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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