2013 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · AF13 AAO

The 2013 Volkswagen Caddy presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 29 September 2025 at 52,359 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clear MOT outcomes. The maintenance trend shows no worsening or recurring fault pattern across the available history. Mileage accumulation has been consistently low for a vehicle of this age. The record shows 38,953 miles at the 1 October 2021 test, rising to 42,822 by 7 October 2022, 46,490 by 11 October 2023, 49,574 by 11 October 2024, and 52,359 by September 2025. That equates to roughly 3,400 miles per year, well below typical light-commercial use. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear between tests; the sparse but clean record suggests careful, low-demand use rather than neglected storage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the fault-free MOT trail. Long periods of low mileage and standing can allow corrosion to develop on structural members, brake discs, and suspension bushes unseen by the annual test. We recommend checking the underbody and sills for rust, confirming the coil springs and suspension arms are free of fatigue cracks, and verifying the brake calipers are not seizing after limited road use. The absence of advisories across all five tests implies the previous keeper addressed wear before each examination or the vehicle saw gentle duty. Given the Caddy is now nearly thirteen years old, inspect tyres for sidewall degradation from age rather than tread loss, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits under load.