2005 Volkswagen Caddy · 7,659 MOT tests
2005 Volkswagen Caddy reliability
2005 Volkswagen Caddys fail 41.4% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 Caddy years (7,659 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- 41.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 164,229
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,659
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 13.1% of tests fail here (27% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.4%
- Suspension18.4%
- Brakes14.5%
- Body, chassis and structure13.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8%
- Tyres6.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.63%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.53%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Stop lamp not working 3.25%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.13%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.13%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.94%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.65%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.53%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.4%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.72%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.78%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (5.72%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2005 Volkswagen Caddys fail 41.4% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 Caddy years (7,659 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.63% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.53% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Volkswagen Caddy shows 164,229 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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