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AM05 RUT

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,838 mi
Last recorded93,838 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 RUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 93,838 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 93,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 86,686 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 75,230 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 65,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 57,775 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 53,581 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 44,219 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 41,709 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 31,495 miles

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

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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AM05 RUT is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 66,664 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 AM05 RUT, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AM05 RUT registered?

AM05 RUT is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 January 2016.

Is AM05 RUT safe to buy?

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