2016 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · EY16 OPA

The 2016 Volkswagen Caddy presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile following its most recent MOT on 8 April 2026 at 106,623 miles, where it passed with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend over the past two years is clearly improving. The preceding test on 7 April 2026 at 106,620 miles flagged a split nearside front outer CV boot, a defect that was evidently rectified within 24 hours given the clean pass the following day. This swift correction suggests attentive ownership in the short term, and the broader record shows a vehicle that consistently passes its annual tests once minor items are addressed. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a ten-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging roughly 10,662 miles per year. The record shows a notable gap between March 2024 at 88,557 miles and March 2025 at 96,316 miles, representing an increase of 7,759 miles in twelve months. The jump from March 2025 to April 2026 is just 10,307 miles, which is consistent with the longer-term average. No suspicious mileage anomalies or apparent gaps are present in the data, indicating the vehicle has been in regular use without extended periods of dormancy. The 2025 failure is the most informative entry for a prospective buyer. Both rear anti-roll bar pins or bushes were excessively worn, and the offside front suspension arm pin or bush was also flagged as worn. These are not consumable items in the traditional sense but rather components that deteriorate with age and use, particularly on a vehicle likely used for load-carrying. Their replacement in 2025 suggests the rear suspension has received attention, though a physical inspection of the front suspension bushes, rear anti-roll bar links, and drop link condition remains prudent to confirm the work was completed to a satisfactory standard and that no premature wear has recurred. Beyond the suspension items, the split CV boot from the April 2026 failure warrants a close visual check of the nearside front driveshaft joint for any play or clicking under load, as a boot replacement alone does not guarantee the joint itself was not contaminated before repair. Given the vehicle's age and commercial duty cycle, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion on the chassis rails, suspension mounting points, and brake lines is strongly recommended. The brake system and exhaust should also be examined, as no recent advisories exist to confirm their current condition, and these are high-wear areas on a van of this type and mileage.