2014 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · AJ07 RAD

The Volkswagen Caddy presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 6 January 2026 at 149,065 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the available record. The prior test on 30 December 2025 recorded a failure at 149,058 miles yet listed no defects, a pattern that typically indicates an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Every other annual examination returned a clean pass with no advisories raised. The odometer shows 149,065 miles against a 2014 build, equating to roughly 12,422 miles per year and marking this van as high-use for its class. Mileage climbed from 104,034 in September 2022 to 117,606 by September 2023, then to 136,806 in December 2024, before a sharp 12,259-mile jump to the January 2026 figure. A gap exists between the September 2023 and December 2024 tests, shifting the cycle by three months, but no prolonged dormancy is evident given the steady accumulation. The absence of recorded advisories across five tests suggests previous keepers addressed wear before each examination or the vehicle saw light mechanical demand relative to its mileage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and load history of a high-mileage Caddy. Structural underbody corrosion around sills and chassis members warrants close checking, as the MOT record offers no visibility of latent rust progression between tests. The December 2025 failure with zero defects remains anomalous and should be clarified with the selling garage to confirm no suppressed fault data exists. Given the clean trailing pass, the van is mechanically credible, but in-person verification of drivetrain condition and exhaust emissions is prudent before purchase.