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AF05 HGV

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,546 mi
Last recorded113,546 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 113,546 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 166,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 112,485 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 150,530 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 103,312 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 137,202 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 92,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 92,542 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 119,601 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 115,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,361 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2021 79,360 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,712 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 52,027 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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AF05 HGV is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 66,664 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 AF05 HGV, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF05 HGV registered?

AF05 HGV is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 October 2016.

Is AF05 HGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 HGV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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