2007 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · EY57 BZX

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the most recent inspection indicates a slight shift toward mechanical wear after several years of clean records. While the car passed its 2024 test without any recorded defects, the test conducted on 19 December 2025 at 145,348 miles identified a minor exhaust leak and a perished offside rear tyre. This suggests that the vehicle is now beginning to require attention on components subject to age-related environmental degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent and typical for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,650 miles annually. Between November 2021 and December 2025, the vehicle covered roughly 17,200 miles, representing a steady usage rate of about 4,300 miles per year during that period. The regular MOT intervals suggest the vehicle has not been left to stand for long periods, which mitigates the risk of seized brakes or internal fluid degradation often associated with inactivity. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the exhaust system to determine if the minor leak noted in late 2025 is simple surface corrosion or a sign of deeper structural pipe failure. Given the age of the Caddy, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and mounting points for structural rust is essential, as these areas often fail on older models between tests. The offside rear tyre should be inspected for further sidewall cracking, as the record indicates the rubber is losing its elasticity regardless of remaining tread depth.