2005 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · PJ55 APV
2005 Volkswagen Caddy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 289,294 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 289,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ55 APV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/10/2025
- 289,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ55 APV 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 APV) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (”; “Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
PJ55 APV Mileage History
- 28/09/2022267,114 mi
- 25/09/2023277,389 mi+10,275 mi
- 26/09/2023277,389 mi
- 26/09/2024286,067 mi+8,678 mi
- 01/10/2025289,294 mi+3,227 mi
Average of roughly 7,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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