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AO55 XWW

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,613 mi
Last recorded184,613 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 184,613 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

One stone chip in windscreen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 184,613 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

One stone chip in windscreen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 179,696 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier engine (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn on both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 173,261 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 173,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts above exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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stone chip in screen

Pass 5 Feb 2022 173,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 159,690 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 149,622 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL four brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 130,391 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 130,391 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 123,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 119,434 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 116,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 110,252 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 104,369 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 104,369 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 89,202 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 72,615 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 72,275 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 52,699 miles

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 XWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO55 XWW, 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 XWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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