2005 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · PJ55 APU
2005 Volkswagen Caddy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 195,072 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ55 APU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 195,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ55 APU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Caddy (PJ55 APU) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake servo defective or ineffective pedal creeps (1.1.10 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
PJ55 APU Mileage History
- 19/06/2023183,459 mi
- 24/06/2023183,459 mi
- 14/06/2024193,205 mi+9,746 mi
- 20/06/2025195,072 mi+1,867 mi
- 20/06/2025195,072 mi
Average of roughly 5,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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