2016 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · AF16 HZR

The Volkswagen Caddy presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 12 July 2025 at 171,157 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The DVLA data shows clean passes in July 2023, July 2024, and July 2025, though each of the last two years logged an initial failure on the same date and mileage as the eventual pass, with no defects recorded against either the failures or the passes. This pattern suggests administrative re-test or documentation anomalies rather than progressive mechanical decline, and the vehicle carries no outstanding advisories. At roughly ten years old the Caddy shows 171,157 miles, equating to about 17,116 miles per year, which is high for a 2016 light van and points to sustained commercial or delivery use. The odometer climbed from 133,687 miles at the July 2023 test to 158,637 by July 2024, then to 171,157 by July 2025, giving annual increments of around 25,000 and 12,500 miles respectively. The step-down in yearly accumulation may reflect reduced duty or a change of owner, but the absolute total remains elevated for the age and implies heavier wear across drivetrain and running gear than a low-mileage example. Given the absence of recorded defects across all tests, the buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs, as high mileage on a Caddy chassis commonly degrades these before an MOT tester logs an advisory. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass entries at 158,637 and 171,157 miles warrant confirmation that no suppressed faults exist on the VOSA backend, and a check of the service book for cambelt and clutch intervention is advised. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion should be examined closely given the mileage and winter salt exposure likely over nine seasons. The clean record offers no warning of exhaust or emission issues, yet a pre-purchase compression and DPF check remains sensible on a high-mileage diesel variant before completion.