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AK05 HMO

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,247 mi
Last recorded190,247 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 HMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 190,247 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 184,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and rear slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 184,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and rear slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 179,385 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Nov 2019 179,352 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicators predominantly white (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer cv boot split/leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheels have 1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake fluctuation close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brake fluctuation 20% (1.2.1 (e))

lower rear engine mount large bush deteriated slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2018 176,568 miles

n/s/r brake slight drag

o/s/f outer cv boot slightly deteriated

Pass 2 May 2017 174,422 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 174,422 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 171,500 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 171,485 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 166,050 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 166,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 161,445 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 155,152 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 155,150 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 145,193 miles

some deterioration to both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 10 Mar 2011 135,382 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

rear discs worn and lipped

Fail 4 Mar 2011 135,382 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

rear discs worn and lipped

Pass 1 Mar 2010 119,268 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2009 98,215 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 91,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust silencer corroaded around weld

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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AK05 HMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK05 HMO, 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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AK05 HMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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