2012 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · BJ12 AEF

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT history showing a recent period of instability followed by a successful rectification. The October 2025 test at 157,379 miles initially failed due to excessively worn nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes and a fuel system leak in the injector area. However, the vehicle passed the subsequent retest the following day with no defects recorded. This suggests the owner addressed significant mechanical faults immediately, though the sudden appearance of suspension wear and fuel leaks indicates the vehicle is entering a phase of more intensive component replacement. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,241 miles per year. The records show steady usage from 2015 through 2025, with no significant periods of long-term inactivity or sudden, excessive mileage spikes. The jump from 94,157 miles in July 2016 to 103,576 miles in May 2017, and the subsequent steady climb to the current 157,379 miles, confirms a predictable and regular driving pattern. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and fuel system. While the suspension bushes were recently replaced to pass the October 2025 test, the history of worn anti-roll bar joints and suspension components suggests the chassis is subject to regular load-bearing stress. The injector area leak noted in late 2025 requires careful verification to ensure no residual fuel seepage or damage to surrounding engine components remains. Brake and tyre maintenance appear to be a recurring theme in the service history. The 2024 test flagged fluctuating rear service brakes and a front oil leak, while earlier records from 2015 and 2023 show frequent issues with thinning pads, pitted discs, and tyres reaching legal limits. Although these are consumable items, the frequency of these advisories suggests that maintenance often occurs reactively rather than preventatively. A thorough check of the current brake pad thickness, disc surface condition, and tyre tread depth is necessary.