2014 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · FH64 LKP

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward suspension-related wear. While the most recent test in October 2022 at 185,919 miles passed, it revealed worn bushes on both the offside and nearside front inner suspension arms. This represents a progression from the failure in December 2019 where a nearside front ball joint failed, indicating that the front suspension geometry is reaching the end of its service life. The mileage profile is consistently high for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 15,500 miles per year. Between December 2018 and December 2020, the Caddy covered 73,805 miles in just two years, suggesting heavy commercial or motorway use. There is now a significant gap in the records, with the last recorded MOT performed in October 2022. Given the current date, the vehicle has likely travelled several thousand miles since its last official safety check, leaving the current state of the drivetrain, exhaust, and rubber components unverified by the DVSA data. A prospective buyer must focus heavily on the front end assembly. The recurring issues with worn ball joints and arm bushes suggest the suspension components are under significant stress from the high mileage. A physical inspection should check for uneven tyre wear, as the 2019 failure noted an offside rear tyre worn specifically on the inner edge. Additionally, the high mileage necessitates a thorough check of brake disc thickness and potential turbo or oil leaks, as these are frequent points of failure on Volkswagen engines at this interval.