2007 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · EU07 UNS

The most recent MOT in October 2023 was a pass, but it followed a failure just two days earlier due to serious safety defects that were quickly rectified. The vehicle currently sits at 209,097 miles, which aligns with typical annual usage for a 19-year-old van, suggesting steady work rather than long periods of inactivity or unusually hard abuse. A clear and worrying pattern of deterioration is visible in the braking system over the last few years. Recurring issues include binding rear brakes, fluctuating front brake performance, and progressively pitted or scored discs on both axles. The 2023 test also revealed a broken nearside front coil spring and an exhaust leak, indicating that suspension integrity and emission control are now compromised alongside the braking faults. The condition trend appears to be worsening rather than stabilizing. While minor advisories like worn bushes appeared in 2020 and 2022, the 2023 entries show active failures including a fractured spring and excessive emissions. The fact that the brake binding and disc wear have persisted or evolved across multiple tests suggests these are not one-off glitches but signs of systemic wear that requires constant attention. Given the high mileage and the specific nature of the recent failures, a buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the entire braking apparatus before considering purchase. You should specifically check for uneven pad wear, seized calipers causing the noted binding, and the current state of the discs to ensure they have been replaced since the last test.