2005 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · WJ55 AED
2005 Volkswagen Caddy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 118,607 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ55 AED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 118,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ55 AED 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 (WJ55 AED) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WJ55 AED Mileage History
- 21/07/2022105,082 mi
- 19/06/2023108,271 mi+3,189 mi
- 13/06/2024113,094 mi+4,823 mi
- 14/06/2024113,094 mi
- 16/06/2025118,607 mi+5,513 mi
Average of roughly 4,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Approach this 2005 Volkswagen Caddy with caution due to a history of significant MOT failures in 2024 and ongoing corrosion and wear issues. It is only worth considering if priced accordingly and thoroughly inspected by a mechanic.
Given the 2024 MOT failure for a major exhaust gas leak, excessively worn anti-roll bar and shock absorber bushes, and poor parking brake efficiency, verify that all listed defects were properly repaired before the 2024-06-14 pass. Request full service history to confirm routine maintenance such as timing belt and diesel filter changes on this 1968cc engine, as none is shown in the data. Use the recorded failures to negotiate a lower price, reflecting the cost of upcoming suspension and brake work.
As a 2005 diesel vehicle with a 1968cc engine, this Caddy will likely fall into a higher road tax band for older diesels and may incur ULEZ charges in clean air zones despite its Euro 4-era status. Insurance group data is not provided, but as a light commercial-derived van it typically sits in a moderate group; fuel economy on the 1.9 TDI unit is reasonable for its age, often 40-45 mpg. Estimated annual running costs including fuel, tax, insurance and maintenance are around £1,200-£1,500 given its mileage and needed repairs.
Inspect the front brake discs for the pitting and scoring noted in the 2025 and 2024 MOTs, and confirm the near-side outer sill corrosion has not progressed since the last test. Check the front lower suspension arm pins, bushes and anti-roll bar ball joints that triggered the 2024 failure, plus the rear shock absorber bushes and exhaust system for leaks or deterioration. Verify the rear service brake no longer binds and the stop lamps and parking brake meet requirements as previously failed.
This white 1968cc diesel Caddy, first registered in September 2005, has covered 118,607 miles as of its latest MOT in June 2025. The MOT history shows a clean pass in 2023 but a major failure in June 2024 for exhaust gas leak, worn suspension and braking components, followed by a pass after repairs the next day. Recent advisories in 2025 highlight front brake disc wear and sill corrosion, indicating an ageing vehicle with accumulating defects.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Volkswagen Caddy, so assessment is limited to this vehicle's individual history.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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