2005 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · WJ55 ABV

The most recent MOT test on this 2005 Volkswagen Caddy took place on 21 August 2025 at the recorded mileage of 194,753 miles, and the result was a pass with no advisories or defects noted. This clean outcome follows a period of instability: the vehicle failed its initial test on 14 June 2024, was re-tested and passed on 21 June 2024 with no recorded defects, then failed again on 26 March 2024 at the prior test cycle. With a pass now secured at the most recent examination, the immediate roadworthiness status is satisfactory. However, the fact that two of the last three attempts resulted in failure warrants caution, and the gap in documentation between December 2022 and March 2024 leaves a portion of the vehicle's recent mechanical history unverified by DVSA records. Against a typical annual average of around 9,274 miles, the mileage accumulation on this Caddy appears broadly consistent with its 21-year service life. The recorded mileage stood at 194,753 miles as of August 2025, meaning the vehicle covered an estimated roughly 20,000 to 25,000 miles between the December 2022 pass and the August 2025 pass. This represents a notably higher annual rate than the long-term average and implies heavier recent use, which accelerates wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, and drivetrain components. A buyer should treat the current MOT pass as a snapshot rather than a guarantee, given that the DVSA records show no specific advisories but also no granular component-level detail that might indicate borderline wear. Because the failed tests in March and June 2024 were recorded without defects listed, the specific reasons for those failures are not visible in this dataset. A prospective buyer should commission an independent pre-purchase inspection focusing on areas commonly stressed on a high-mileage light commercial vehicle of this age: front suspension components, anti-roll bar links and bushes, rear brake calipers for binding, brake disc thickness and surface condition, exhaust integrity, and structural corrosion around wheel arches, sills, and the rear axle beam. The 2024-06-21 re-test pass shows that whatever prompted the failures earlier that month was remedied before submission, but without service records the durability of those repairs cannot be confirmed. Close attention should also be paid to the timing belt, clutch, and dual-mass flywheel condition, none of which fall under MOT scope but are critical at this mileage.