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AO55 UUP

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

248,165 mi
Last recorded248,165 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 248,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 248,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 239,719 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 239,719 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 227,923 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 227,915 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipe insecure fuel cooler \pipes insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush vworn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 213,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing has slight damage

Fail 1 Jul 2022 213,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing has slight damage

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 197,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 173,073 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 173,073 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low O/S dipped beam to low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 155,744 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 155,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 140,549 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 140,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F Rear lower arm rubber mount split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F lower arm rear mount split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly N/S/R brake caliper not releasing after handbrake operation (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 127,273 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 127,273 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 113,615 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 113,615 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Jun 2015 100,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 100,790 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,183 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,880 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 69,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,932 miles

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 25 Nov 2008 37,690 miles

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

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

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 UUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 UUP, 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 UUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is AO55 UUP safe to buy?

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