2005 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · AF55 LWT

The 2005 Volkswagen Caddy presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 23 July 2025 at 189,162 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The DVSA entries show clean passes in 2024 and 2023 alongside paired fail-and-pass entries on the same test dates in 2025 and 2023, where no defects were recorded on any occasion. This pattern indicates administrative re-tests rather than mechanical rectification, and the vehicle carries no outstanding advisories or corrosion flags in the supplied data. Annual mileage sits at a typical 9,008 miles per year for a 21-year-old van, with the record showing 182,019 miles on 31 July 2023, 185,674 miles on 26 July 2024, and 189,162 miles on 23 July 2025. The accumulation is steady at roughly 3,600 to 4,500 miles between tests, with no gaps exceeding thirteen months or sudden high-use spikes. The sparse, defect-free history offers little evidence of neglected consumables but equally provides no insight into underlying wear on suspension bushes or brake discs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and 189,162 miles, as the MOT record omits any advisory on these points. The paired fail-pass entries on identical dates in 2023 and 2025 suggest the tester initially rejected the certificate for non-mechanical reasons, so verify the V5C and test documentation match the quoted mileages. Prior to purchase, confirm coil springs, exhaust emissions, and binding calipers show no latent wear through a road test, since the clean MOTs do not exempt a 2005 Caddy from age-related degradation. The previous keepers logged consistent use without recorded faults, yet absence of advisories at this mileage warrants hands-on checks of drivetrain and steering joints.