2012 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · AF12 LHB

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 5 November 2025 at 199,019 miles. The maintenance history shows a stable trend where the vehicle consistently meets testing standards despite immediate failures on the same test dates. This suggests that the previous owners are proactive in rectifying identified faults immediately to ensure a pass, rather than allowing minor defects to escalate into significant mechanical or structural failures over multiple testing cycles. At 14 years old, the 199,019 miles represent a high usage profile of approximately 14,200 miles per year. The data shows consistent and heavy use between November 2024 and November 2025, where the vehicle covered 24,469 miles in just over thirteen months. The interval between October 2023 and November 2024 saw a lower accumulation of only 3,651 miles. This high annual mileage places significantly more strain on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system compared to a lower-mileage example. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most susceptible to high-mileage wear. Given the mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers is necessary to identify signs of premature fatigue. The braking system should also be scrutinized for binding calipers or excessive disc wear, as high-frequency use often accelerates component degradation. While the record is clean of structural advisories, an inspection of the underbody for corrosion-related issues remains a priority for a vehicle of this age and usage level.