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AK55 HNU

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

191,749 mi
Last recorded191,749 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 191,749 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 191,739 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 187,975 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 184,222 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 184,220 miles

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 179,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 179,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 174,490 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 162,685 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 162,384 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (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 30 Oct 2019 146,329 miles

Front 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))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 136,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 136,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 123,908 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2016 108,401 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2016 108,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f/tyre wearing low

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2015 91,835 miles

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

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

damage to windscreen

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,205 miles

windscreen damage

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,909 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,850 miles

All tyres not of the commercial type

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,916 miles

tears in tread area's of both front tyres

Fail 26 Sep 2011 47,915 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

tears in tread area's of both front tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,576 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,769 miles

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

unable to open rear doors at time of test.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,742 miles

slight surface cracking in tread area's of all four tyres

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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AK55 HNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AK55 HNU, 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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AK55 HNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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