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2005 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · WJ55 ADX

WJ55 ADX

2005 Volkswagen Caddy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 127,360 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
Year / Origin
2005 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Aug 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
127,360 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Aug 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2005 Volkswagen Caddy presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 16 August 2024 at 127,360 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The test record shows two paired fail-pass entries on the same dates in 2023 and 2024, both at identical mileages and with no defects listed, indicating administrative re-tests rather than genuine mechanical failures. Mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's 21-year age, averaging roughly 6,065 miles per year. The odometer moved from 119,539 miles at the May 2022 test to 120,475 miles by May 2023, then jumped to 127,358 miles by August 2024. This reflects light annual use with a modest increase in the final year. The DVSA data is sparse, covering only three calendar years, and shows a clean sheet with no corrosion, suspension bush wear, brake disc scoring, or exhaust emission concerns logged by any tester. Given the absence of recorded advisories, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as a 2005 van of this type commonly suffers from sills and chassis rail rust unseen in a brief test. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant physical checks for age-related degradation despite the clean MOT trail. The same-day fail-pass pattern in 2023 and 2024 suggests the previous keeper addressed paperwork promptly, but offers no insight into consumable condition between tests. Prospective purchasers should verify the reason for the zero-defect failures and confirm the vehicle was not subject to mileage discrepancy. With 127,360 miles and a clean record, the Caddy shows signs of basic but not intensive upkeep, and in-person scrutiny of drivetrain leaks and tyre sidewall condition remains prudent before commitment.
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WJ55 ADX Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
  • 127,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)

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WJ55 ADX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 10:35
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Caddy (WJ55 ADX) between August 2008 and August 2024.

The record contains 15 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 16 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Brakes (30 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 57 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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.

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WJ55 ADX Mileage History

  1. 11/08/200838,655 mi
  2. 12/08/200838,656 mi+1 mi
  3. 10/02/201053,322 mi+14,666 mi
  4. 09/02/201161,323 mi+8,001 mi
  5. 09/02/201161,323 mi
  6. 25/01/201268,645 mi+7,322 mi
  7. 31/01/201268,646 mi+1 mi
  8. 05/02/201376,314 mi+7,668 mi
  9. 11/02/201483,516 mi+7,202 mi
  10. 13/02/201483,518 mi+2 mi
  11. 12/02/201586,903 mi+3,385 mi
  12. 18/05/201689,092 mi+2,189 mi
  13. 19/05/201689,092 mi
  14. 23/05/201790,363 mi+1,271 mi
  15. 02/11/2018107,881 mi+17,518 mi
  16. 01/11/2019111,339 mi+3,458 mi
  17. 01/11/2019111,339 mi
  18. 10/11/2020115,505 mi+4,166 mi
  19. 14/11/2020115,664 mi+159 mi
  20. 06/12/2021118,028 mi+2,364 mi
  21. 06/05/2022119,539 mi+1,511 mi
  22. 09/05/2022119,539 mi
  23. 09/05/2023120,475 mi+936 mi
  24. 09/05/2023120,475 mi
  25. 16/08/2024127,358 mi+6,883 mi
  26. 16/08/2024127,360 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 5,539 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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