2006 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · AV56 KUT

This 2006 Volkswagen Caddy presents a remarkably clean MOT record, with the most recent test conducted on 14 January 2026 at 195,182 miles resulting in a pass with zero defects. The maintenance trend is demonstrably stable and, by the evidence of the record, improving, as the vehicle has passed its last four consecutive tests without a single advisory or failure. The anomaly of a fail recorded on 22 January 2025 at 188,559 miles followed immediately by a pass at the identical mileage the next day suggests a minor, swiftly rectified item rather than a persistent mechanical fault. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the January 2023 test at 160,119 miles and the January 2026 test at 195,182 miles, the van covered approximately 35,063 miles over three years, averaging just under 12,000 miles annually. This sits slightly above the vehicle's lifetime average of roughly 9,759 miles per year, indicating the current or most recent keeper used it for regular, purposeful work rather than letting it stand idle. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer readings that would suggest clocking or prolonged disuse. Despite the clean paperwork, a buyer must still approach a 20-year-old commercial vehicle with clear eyes. The absence of flagged defects does not guarantee the absence of age-related deterioration. A thorough in-person inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and load floor, checking for corrosion around suspension mounting points, sills, and the rear arches where salt ingress typically takes hold. The front suspension bushes, drop links, and anti-roll bar links should be physically checked for play, as these components wear gradually and often fail without triggering an MOT advisory until they are severely degraded. The braking system and drivetrain deserve equal scrutiny. With 195,182 miles on the clock, the rear brake calipers and handbrake mechanism should be examined for binding or sluggish operation, a common issue on high-mileage Caddies used for stop-start delivery work. The clutch, gearbox mounts, and dual-mass flywheel should be assessed for judder or rattling on cold start. Tyre condition and date codes matter too; a van that has covered 6,623 miles in the last year may have been sitting for extended periods, leading to flat-spotting or perished sidewalls that a quick visual check will reveal.