2006 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · FD06 ORY

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of intermittent failures. In the most recent test on September 2024 at 148,512 miles, the tester passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This represents an improvement over the previous two failures in September 2023 at 136,215 miles and September 2022 at 133,222 miles. The fact that the owner addressed identified issues to achieve consecutive clean passes suggests a proactive approach to maintaining legal compliance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a twenty-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per annum. Between September 2022 and September 2023, the vehicle covered 3,000 miles, while the interval between 2023 and 2024 saw a higher accumulation of 12,297 miles. This steady usage indicates the vehicle is being used regularly rather than left stationary for long periods, which often helps prevent internal issues such as fluid degradation or unexpected mechanical failure of rubber components. While the latest MOT record is clean, a buyer must still verify the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components. Given the age of the Caddy, a physical inspection for corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points is essential as MOT tests only detect significant decay. The previous failures in 2022 and 2023 indicate that the vehicle required specific repairs to meet standards, so the buyer should check for signs of wear on suspension bushes, leaking shock absorbers, and brake calipers to ensure those repairs remain effective and have not deteriorated since the last test.