2012 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY1.6L Diesel

The 2012 Volkswagen Caddy presents a clean roadworthiness status as of the most recent test. The tester passed the van at 146,828 miles on 28 August 2025 with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, showing no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. A failed entry on the same date at 146,825 miles shows no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical concern. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,488 per year against the 146,828 recorded, which is typical for a 14-year-old light commercial. The records show steady accumulation: 123,848 miles in October 2022, 135,314 by November 2023, 144,760 in November 2024, and 146,828 by August 2025. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests narrowed to under ten months, with only around 2,068 miles added in that period. The DVSA data is sparse but consistently clean, offering no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and mileage, as these components wear without always triggering MOT advisories on a pass. Structural corrosion around sills and chassis members warrants a close visual check despite the absence of recorded defects. The lack of flagged items across five tests suggests the previous keeper maintained basic upkeep, though high-mileage vans of this era commonly develop drivetrain wear invisible to the test lane. Verify the 28 August 2025 failure reason through DVSA channels before purchase, as the zero-defect record offers no explanation. Confirm service history independently to corroborate the odometer pattern. The Caddy's documented MOT trail supports a sound mechanical baseline, but physical verification remains essential at this mileage.