2015 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY1.6L Diesel

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2026‑06‑08 at 198 074 miles, recording only two minor advisories: an oil leak not exceeding the 8.4.1(a)(i) threshold and slight free play in the steering rack (2.3(a)(i)). This outcome reflects a stabilising condition after a series of failures in early 2025, when the car was rejected for steering column universal joint wear, drag‑link ball‑joint detachment risk, inoperative registration‑plate lamp, coolant leak and multiple brake‑system faults. The current status therefore indicates acceptable roadworthiness, albeit with low‑severity items that merit attention. Mileage accumulation over the car’s life shows a high annual average of roughly 18 000 miles for an 11‑year‑old model. The record reveals a marked slowdown in usage between the February 2025 failure (196 303 miles) and the July 2025 pass (196 318 miles), a gain of only 15 miles in five months. The subsequent increase to 198 074 miles by June 2026 adds 1 756 miles over eleven months, suggesting intermittent operation. Earlier entries (2023‑2025) display more regular mileage progression, indicating that the recent data is sparse and the vehicle has been stored or driven sparingly. A buyer should inspect the steering system for the reported rack free play and locate the oil leak source, checking seals and mounting hardware. Brake components require close examination: rear discs were noted as worn and pitted in early 2025, and rear pads were thin in 2021, so disc condition, pad thickness and caliper operation must be verified. Suspension wear is evident from the 2025 failures of rear anti‑roll bar pins, shock absorbers with negligible damping and front suspension arm bushes; a physical walk‑around should assess play in these joints and any corrosion. Tyre wear at the legal limit and a distorted offside front wheel recorded in 2025 demand a tyre‑pressure check and wheel‑condition assessment. Finally, the history of coolant and oil leaks warrants a thorough under‑body inspection for rust or chassis corrosion.