2009 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · AY05 CAD

The Volkswagen Caddy’s most recent MOT test on 2025-05-09 passed without any recorded defects, marking a stable period of compliance since the last failure in April 2024. The absence of advisories or repeated issues in the preceding two tests suggests the vehicle has not suffered from persistent mechanical or structural weaknesses during this interval. However, the two failures in quick succession—2024-04-26 and 2023-03-27—indicate a brief but concerning lapse in roadworthiness, though neither failure was accompanied by specific defect details in the record. This pattern implies the vehicle was either brought into compliance between tests or that the failures were minor enough to pass unnoticed in subsequent checks. The recorded mileage of 209,205 miles over approximately 17 years equates to an average of around 12,300 miles per year, which is elevated for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the 2023 failure and the 2024 tests—just 11 months—suggests either a period of high usage or delayed servicing. The most recent test in May 2025 was conducted at 209,205 miles, meaning the vehicle has not been driven significantly since then, which could either reflect recent storage or a deliberate pause before sale. Without intermediate service records, it remains unclear whether critical components like suspension bushes, brake calipers, or drivetrain fluids were addressed during this period. Given the lack of specific defect details in the failures, a buyer should prioritise an inspection of high-wear items likely to have been overlooked or deferred. The suspension—particularly rear bushes and coil springs—should be examined for excessive play or corrosion, as these components often fail without warning in high-mileage vans. Brake systems, including rear binding calipers and warped discs, warrant close scrutiny, especially if the vehicle was driven hard between tests. Structural integrity, particularly around wheel arches and sills, should also be assessed for corrosion, as this age and mileage increase the risk of hidden rust compromising the chassis. Tyre condition and tread depth, while not recorded in failures, should be verified, as the two MOT failures in quick succession might imply basic maintenance was neglected.