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AO05 FNM

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,418 mi
Last recorded174,418 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 174,418 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 170,417 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 166,700 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 166,579 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 250,852 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 250,787 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 237,428 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 166,214 miles

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

engine oil leak

exhaust leak at centre silencer

nearside outer cv gaiter weeping grease

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Fail 2 Sep 2013 166,214 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust leak at centre silencer

nearside outer cv gaiter weeping grease

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

rear exhaust silencer clamp loose

Pass 10 Sep 2012 148,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

nails in offside rear tyre and worn close to limit

nearside front outer cv gaiter weeping grease

rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

screw in nearside rear tyre and worn very close to limit

slight exhaust leak from centre sliencer

Fail 7 Sep 2012 148,666 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp lens missing

engine oil leak

nails in offside rear tyre and worn close to limit

nearside front outer cv gaiter weeping grease

rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

screw in nearside rear tyre and worn very close to limit

slight exhaust leak from centre sliencer

Pass 19 Sep 2011 142,069 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 133,855 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 May 2009 117,888 miles

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

Offside rear jacking point damaged.

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2009 117,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear jacking point damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 88,978 miles

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

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

driver's door mirror cracked.

offside rear jacking point damaged.

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 FNM is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO05 FNM, 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 FNM is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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