2005 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · EU55 AXC

The 2005 Volkswagen Caddy presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 14 January 2023 at 222,709 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test history reveals a recurring pattern of same-day failures followed by passes, which warrants scrutiny rather than reassurance. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 10,605 miles per year for a 21-year-old vehicle, with the record showing 204,265 miles at the January 2021 test, rising to 209,682 miles by January 2022 and 222,706 miles by January 2023. The data is sparse, covering only three years of tests, and shows no advisories across any entry. On 13 January 2023 the tester failed the van at 222,706 miles with no defects logged, then passed it the next day at 222,709 miles; an identical sequence occurred on 28 January 2022 at 209,682 and 209,686 miles. Such back-to-back fail-pass pairs with zero recorded faults suggest administrative or presentation anomalies rather than genuine mechanical rectification. A buyer should physically verify the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear consistent with 222,709 miles of light commercial use. The absence of advisories across five tests is atypical for a high-mileage Caddy of this era and may indicate superficial test scrutiny. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion must be inspected directly, as the MOT record offers no visibility of hidden rust or chassis condition. Given the unexplained same-day failures and clean advisory history, an independent pre-purchase inspection remains essential before commitment. The vehicle's age and mileage demand confirmation of drivetrain condition and exhaust emissions compliance beyond the bare pass results shown.