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AO05 FNL

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,595 mi
Last recorded126,595 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 126,595 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 125,917 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension not standard

Fail 3 Sep 2024 125,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension not standard

Pass 17 Aug 2023 119,172 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 110,931 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,699 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,220 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 95,674 miles

offside outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 26 Jul 2019 95,674 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

offside outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2018 91,940 miles

Rear Exhaust pipe corroded near back box

Fail 23 Jul 2018 91,939 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Exhaust pipe corroded near back box

Pass 28 Jul 2017 81,498 miles

Central exhaust heat sheild

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

Offside Front Brake disc back plate missing

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

both rear tyres worn on insides

Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2015 71,189 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,449 miles

both wipers slightly deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,305 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,034 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,830 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,843 miles

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

front discs lipped

front pads low

rear pads getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,891 miles

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

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,227 miles

all pads over half worn

grease at nsf outer cv boot but no apparent hole

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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AO05 FNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO05 FNL, 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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AO05 FNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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