2012 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · DN12 FLE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 148,202 miles passed, it followed a failure just four miles prior due to a fractured offside front coil spring. The recurring nature of defects across the suspension, braking system, and lighting components suggests that the owner only addresses faults when necessary to pass the MOT test rather than performing preventative maintenance between intervals. At 148,202 miles, the Volkswagen Caddy shows a mileage pattern consistent with its fourteen-year age, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year. There is a significant gap of nearly 9,400 miles between the November 2023 test and December 2024 test, during which the vehicle developed multiple mechanical issues. The rapid accumulation of only 69 miles between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests indicates the vehicle was used very sparingly during that period, or perhaps only driven specifically for the inspection process. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front suspension and braking assembly. The record repeatedly flags worn anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, perished lower arm bushes, and pitted brake discs, which indicate significant wear on high-mileage components. The rear exhaust system has been noted as corroded since at least 2024, requiring a close check for structural thinning to ensure it is not nearing a point of failure. Additionally, the persistent oil leak from the sump sensor noted in 2024 should be monitored for any increase in rate of flow to ensure it remains non-excessive and does not escalate into a major engine seal failure.