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AU55 DVK

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,732 mi
Last recorded157,732 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 DVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 157,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 151,212 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 146,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 142,833 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 139,159 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 132,906 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 132,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 127,932 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 127,913 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle out 78% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 119,824 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 119,817 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 112,060 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 101,734 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 92,588 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,788 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 75,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 67,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 58,150 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,216 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 48,599 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,488 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres have cuts in tred but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,039 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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AU55 DVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AU55 DVK, 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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What year was AU55 DVK registered?

AU55 DVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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