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2005 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY1.9L Diesel

J55 HCL

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Free vehicle summary for J55 HCL: 2005 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY (Blue, Diesel). Mileage: 126,439. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

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Expires 06/08/2026
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1896cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2005 Volkswagen Caddy presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 24 July 2025 at 126,439 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend reads as stable and currently clean. Prior to that, the vehicle cleared the 7 August 2024 test at 110,604 miles with no advisories, indicating the earlier failures were resolved without carried-over mechanical concerns. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 21-year-old van, averaging roughly 6,000 miles per year across the recorded history. The gap between the July 2024 failures and the July 2025 pass shows about 15,835 miles added in twelve months, a slightly above-average annual spread but not extreme for a light commercial. The record itself is sparse, with only the 2024 cluster and the 2025 pass logged, so long-term wear patterns outside these dates remain undocumented. The three consecutive failures on 31 July and 6 August 2024 at 110,509, 110,528 and 110,536 miles carry no listed defects, which points to administrative or presentation issues at test rather than flagged corrosion, brake, or suspension faults. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity at sills, chassis legs and suspension mounting points given the age, and confirm brake discs, calipers and coil springs show no binding or fatigue. Verify exhaust emissions and tyre condition in person, as the clean record offers no evidence these consumables were monitored between tests.

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30
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Public record health check: Poor.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 01:04
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2005 Volkswagen Caddy presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 24 July 2025 at 126,439 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend reads as stable and currently clean. Prior to that, the vehicle cleared the 7 August 2024 test at 110,604 miles with no advisories, indicating the earlier failures were resolved without carried-over mechanical concerns. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 21-year-old van, averaging roughly 6,000 miles per year across the recorded history. The gap between the July 2024 failures and the July 2025 pass shows about 15,835 miles added in twelve months, a slightly above-average annual spread but not extreme for a light commercial. The record itself is sparse, with only the 2024 cluster and the 2025 pass logged, so long-term wear patterns outside these dates remain undocumented. The three consecutive failures on 31 July and 6 August 2024 at 110,509, 110,528 and 110,536 miles carry no listed defects, which points to administrative or presentation issues at test rather than flagged corrosion, brake, or suspension faults. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity at sills, chassis legs and suspension mounting points given the age, and confirm brake discs, calipers and coil springs show no binding or fatigue. Verify exhaust emissions and tyre condition in person, as the clean record offers no evidence these consumables were monitored between tests.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2005 Volkswagen Caddy (J55 HCL) has a recorded MOT history spanning from July 2024 to July 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Volkswagen has a 40% success rate (2 passes and 3 fails). This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.

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