2004 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · FV04 RVP

The most recent December 11, 2025 test at 200,590 miles resulted in a pass, though the preceding December 9 failure at the same mileage exposed serious defects including non‑functional stop lamps, a missing anti‑lock wheel speed sensor and severe suspension and structural faults. With a total of 200,590 miles accumulated over 22 years, the vehicle averages roughly 9,100 miles annually, which is typical for its age; however the jump from the December 2024 pass at 189,454 miles to the December 2025 failures represents an increase of more than 11,000 miles in just over a year, indicating a period of heightened usage or deferred maintenance. Recurrent issues centre on the suspension and structural components: repeated reports of rear and front shock absorber oil misting, snapped ball joints on the suspension arms, missing anti‑lock sensors and extensive corrosion of the outer sill and chassis within 30 cm of mounting points, all of which signal chronic weakness that a buyer must verify in person. A prospective buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the rear and front shock absorbers, suspension arm ball joints and bushings, brake discs and pads for pitting or excessive wear, the hydraulic brake calipers for leaks, the seat‑belt anchorage and fuel tank mounting for security, and examine the chassis and suspension bushes for fresh rust or movement, as these items have been repeatedly flagged across the vehicle’s history.