VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE2015 · 2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in January 2026 at 125,863 miles. While the maintenance trend appears stable in the immediate term, the failure in December 2025 indicates a lapse in preventative maintenance. The subsequent rectification of the track rod end, tyre condition, and brake pads suggests that the previous owner addresses faults only when prompted by a test failure rather than performing routine inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,400 miles per year. Between December 2023 and December 2024, the vehicle covered 10,128 miles, representing a slight drop in usage compared to the 10,640 miles recorded between the January 2023 and December 2023 tests. The intervals are regular, and the steady accumulation suggests the van is used regularly, which helps prevent corrosion but puts expected wear on suspension components and braking systems. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the December 2025 failure on the offside track rod end ball joint points to potential wear in the steering linkage. Given that the rear inner brake pads were worn to the indicator during that same test, the remaining life of all pads and discs should be verified to ensure the calipers are not sticking or binding. The nearside rear tyre should also be checked for structural integrity, as the previous failure involved a cut reaching the cords.