2015 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · FT15 MHX

The 2015 Volkswagen Caddy presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 7 July 2025 at 86,343 miles passed, but the tester flagged a nearside front service brake fluctuating and noted pitted or scored front and rear brake discs. This is a clear deterioration from the clean bill of health recorded in July 2023 and July 2022. The trend is worsening on the braking system, moving from zero advisories to multiple disc wear items in a single year. The fluctuating nearside front brake is particularly concerning, as it points to a sticking caliper, unevenly worn disc, or air in the hydraulic line rather than simple surface corrosion after a short stand. The mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable. The van covered roughly 6,845 miles between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests, consistent with the long-term average of around 7,849 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the record. The annual pattern of testing in July each year suggests a single, consistent keeper or a fleet operator with a fixed renewal cycle. The 2021 advisory for a worn nearside rear tyre was a minor consumable item and does not indicate neglect. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front braking system. The fluctuating nearside front service brake demands a road test to feel for a pulling or pulsating pedal. The front and rear discs were scored and pitted at the last test, so check whether they have since been replaced or if the scoring has deepened to the point of requiring new discs and pads. Look for uneven pad wear on the nearside front caliper, which would confirm a binding or seized sliding mechanism. The rear discs were also flagged in 2024 and again in 2025, suggesting the rear brakes have been deteriorating for at least two years without remedial work. Inspect the handbrake components on the rear, as Caddys of this age often suffer from seized handbrake levers or cables causing the rear brakes to drag and score the discs. Beyond the brakes, the clean MOT history from 2021 to 2023 is reassuring. No suspension, steering, or structural corrosion defects were recorded during that period. Still, a thorough underbody inspection is wise given the van is now eleven years old. Check the front suspension lower arms and rear beam bushes for perishing, and examine the sills and floor pan for any fresh corrosion that may have developed since the last test. The braking faults are the priority, but the overall record suggests a vehicle that was reasonably maintained until the last twelve months, when the braking system appears to have been left to deteriorate.