2011 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · CK11 XCF

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive preventative care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 122,514 miles passed, it revealed several new issues including pitted rear brake discs, corrosion on the rear anti-roll bar, and front tyres reaching legal limits. This suggests that the owner typically addresses components only when they approach an MOT failure threshold rather than replacing them during scheduled intervals. At 122,514 miles, the Caddy has averaged approximately 8,100 miles per year over its 15-year life, which is consistent with typical usage. The data shows steady progression between tests, with 22,800 miles covered between October 2024 and November 2025, and roughly 11,500 miles in the preceding year. This consistent mileage accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which explains the accelerated wear on rubber suspension components and braking hardware seen in the advisories. A buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as the record shows recurring faults in this area. The tester noted ball joint play in 2023, followed by a severely deteriorated dust cover on the offside front anti-roll bar linkage in 2024. The repeated mention of tyres wearing on the inner edges across 2022, 2024, and 2025 suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn bushings that will continue to cause premature tyre failure. The braking system also requires attention. The November 2025 advisory flagged the rear discs as worn and pitted, following a thin pad pad warning in October 2024. Given the presence of corrosion on the rear anti-roll bar, a physical inspection of the chassis structural integrity and mounting points is necessary to ensure that rust is not progressing beyond a point that would lead to a structural failure in future tests.