2007 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · EY57 BZD

The vehicle currently presents a questionable roadworthiness state with a trend of deferred maintenance and recurring mechanical neglect. While it passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 130,206 miles, the history reveals a pattern of addressing only the minimum requirements to pass. The transition from a failure in late March 2026 to a pass just 24 hours later shows that the immediate faults like anti-roll bar linkages and bulbs were rectified, but underlying structural and suspension issues persist, suggesting a reactive rather than proactive ownership approach. The recorded mileage of 130,206 miles over 19 years represents an average usage of approximately 6,853 miles per annum, which is consistent with an older light-commercial vehicle. However, there is a significant gap between June 2024 and January 2025 where the vehicle reportedly covered only 10 miles in seven months. This period suggests the van likely sat stationary for long durations, which explains the pervasive perished tyres, perished valve stems, and heavily pitted brake discs noted in the 2024 and 2025 tests. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components. The record consistently flags heavy corrosion to the rear floor pan, fuel tank straps, and suspension arms, which are critical long-term concerns. The recurring misting of the nearside rear shock absorbers and the noted play in the nearside inner joint drive shaft indicate that the drivetrain assembly is beginning to fail. Given the history of perished rubber and corroded hardware, the buyer should verify the current condition of all brake hoses and the age of the tyres, as these have repeatedly failed or been for immediate replacement.