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AY55 DVB

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,442 mi
Last recorded169,442 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 DVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 169,442 miles

secondhand parts fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2016 169,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Bodywork damaged.

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to perish and split.

EML on.

Just acceptable wear to N/S front lower wishbone front inner bush.

Just acceptable wear to front brake discs.

Low emitter.

N/S door mirror cover taped.

N/S front outer door handle damaged but operable.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 138,434 miles

EML indication on.

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS/OS (2.4.G.2)

NSF tyre slightly wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever release knob slightly deteriorated.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 138,434 miles

EML indication on.

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS/OS (2.4.G.2)

NSF tyre slightly wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever release knob slightly deteriorated.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 125,346 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 107,994 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 107,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 103,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 103,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 90,497 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 90,497 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,623 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 85,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 81,236 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,767 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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AY55 DVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,968cc 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 AY55 DVB, 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 AY55 DVB registered?

AY55 DVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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