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AO55 NWU

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,796 mi
Last recorded178,796 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 NWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 178,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 178,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 164,785 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 155,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 19 Jun 2014 155,372 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 17 Jul 2013 145,589 miles

brake warning light on pads ok

Fail 17 Jul 2013 145,588 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light on pads ok

Pass 16 Aug 2012 136,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 136,868 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs getting worn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 127,908 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 111,579 miles

chips on windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2010 111,579 miles

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

chips on windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2009 92,855 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 92,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO55 NWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO55 NWU, 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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AO55 NWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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