2017 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · DU17 TLZ

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on March 19 2024 at 226,370 miles which returned no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle has passed its last three tests without any failures or advisories. This suggests that the previous owners have addressed immediate safety requirements despite the high mechanical demands placed on the platform. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging over 25,000 miles per year. A significant surge in usage occurred between February 2021 and March 2022, where the vehicle covered 58,161 miles in just thirteen months. This rapid accumulation continued, with an additional 43,648 miles recorded between the March 2022 and March 2024 tests. Such usage indicates consistent long-distance motorway or heavy commercial use, which accelerates the wear rate on drivetrain components, bushings, and suspension assemblies compared to average commuter vehicles. A physical inspection must focus on the braking system and suspension geometry due to the high-mile stress. The 2022 test at 139,522 miles flagged front brake discs as worn and pitted, indicating that components were already reaching the end of their life cycle. Given the 90,000 miles since that entry, a buyer should check for perished shock absorbers, worn ball joints, and play in the steering which often fail under heavy loads. Additionally, the chassis should be examined for structural corrosion, as high-mileage commercial vans are frequently exposed to road salts which accelerate rust that may not manifest until it becomes a failure point.