2016 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · PJ66 AEE

The 2016 Volkswagen Caddy holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 3 January 2026 at 84,949 miles, confirming roadworthiness at the time of testing. The maintenance trend is broadly stable with no catastrophic mechanical failures recorded in the last four years, though the vehicle carries a history of recurring tyre wear and one structural deformation advisory. The most recent test flagged only tyre condition defects, indicating that major systems such as brakes and suspension passed their checks, but the pattern of repeated inner-edge tyre wear suggests an ongoing alignment or suspension geometry issue that has persisted across multiple ownership periods. The mileage progression raises significant reliability concerns. Between August 2020 and July 2021 the recorded odometer reading dropped from 59,721 miles to 45,391 miles, an impossible decrease for a single vehicle that points to either an odometer correction or a data entry error. Separately, the August 2020 tests show a jump of 24,028 miles in just 21 days, a rate of roughly 1,144 miles per day that is atypical for a standard commercial van and may indicate a period of intensive hire or fleet use, or a possible clocking incident. Aside from these anomalies, the annual mileage between 2019 and 2026 averages around 8,500 miles, which is consistent with typical age-related usage for this vehicle. A buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of the front and rear suspension geometry and tyre wear patterns, given the repeated advisories for inner-edge tyre wear on both front axles and the nearside rear tyre cracking noted in January 2026. The offside front oil leak flagged in July 2022 warrants a check of the engine bay for active seepage, while the nearside rear integral body structure deformation recorded in 2022 requires a thorough examination for rust or collision repair at the rear structural seam. Brake discs were flagged for wear and pitting in 2020, and front brake binding appeared in 2024, so the buyer should measure disc thickness and check caliper slide freedom. The minor mirror cover damage and windscreen washer fault noted in earlier years are consumable items and do not indicate systemic neglect.