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AU55 RFK

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,171 mi
Last recorded171,171 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 RFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 171,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 171,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 163,182 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 163,182 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 155,210 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 148,973 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 136,315 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 124,521 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 116,043 miles

rear anti-roll bushes slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2012 161,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 155,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 148,824 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inside face

n/s/r shock damp when extended

Pass 19 Jan 2009 108,867 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all four discs slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm and has small cuts in it

no spare wheel

o/s/f tyre on 2mm and has several small cuts in it and is worn on inner edge

unable to check n/s seat belt due to baby seat

Fail 14 Jan 2009 108,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all four discs slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm and has small cuts in it

no spare wheel

o/s/f tyre on 2mm and has several small cuts in it and is worn on inner edge

unable to check n/s seat belt due to baby seat

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 RFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RFK, 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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AU55 RFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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