2018 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · AC53 SSC

The 2018 Volkswagen Caddy presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 14 October 2025 at 156,753 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of passes across the available history. No advisories or mechanical faults appear at any stage, indicating the vehicle has not required rectification work to meet statutory standards during the recorded period. Annual mileage averages roughly 19,594 miles against an eight-year lifespan, a high figure for this model age and consistent with hard commercial use. The records show steady accumulation: 107,311 miles in August 2021, 114,357 by October 2022, 120,693 by October 2023, 140,643 by October 2024, and 156,753 by October 2025. The gap between the 2021 and 2022 tests spans fourteen months rather than twelve, but the incremental rises remain uniform and show no abrupt jumps or dormant periods that would suggest neglect or odometer anomalies. The absence of flagged defects across five consecutive tests means no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring fractures, binding calipers, or corrosion issues are documented for this Caddy. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and brake disc wear given the elevated mileage, as consumable fatigue from sustained motorway or load-bearing operation will not always surface in an MOT until critical limits are breached. Prior owners clearly kept the van to test-standard thresholds, though passing with zero advisories at 156,000 miles may reflect minimal examiner scrutiny rather than showroom condition. Verify service history matches the mileage progression and check underneath for early exhaust or subframe rust before purchase.