2012 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · FV12 AEO

The Volkswagen Caddy presents a stable roadworthiness record over its recent MOT history, with the most critical test—May 2025 at 126,152 miles—showing no defects and a clean pass. The absence of advisories or failures in the last three consecutive tests (May 2025, June 2024, and May 2023) suggests the vehicle has been maintained to meet minimum legal standards, though the earlier failure in May 2023 at 118,691 miles was unexplained, raising minor curiosity about what may have been addressed. Given the current date in July 2026, the most recent MOT is now over a year old, which is within the 12-month window for a standard test but means the vehicle’s condition since then remains unverified. No recurring issues have been logged, indicating no obvious trend of worsening mechanical or structural concerns. The mileage accumulation of 9,011 miles per year aligns closely with the average for a vehicle of this age, suggesting consistent but not excessive use. The gap between the November 2021 test (106,985 miles) and the next recorded MOT in May 2023 (118,691 miles) covers nearly two years with just over 11,700 miles added, which is unremarkable for a light commercial or urban commuter vehicle. There’s no evidence of rapid mileage buildup or prolonged inactivity, though the lack of intermediate tests between 2021 and 2023 means some wear or maintenance could have occurred outside DVSA scrutiny. For a buyer, the absence of historical advisories or defects does not eliminate the need for a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Key areas to scrutinise include the suspension components—specifically the bushes, coil springs, and dampers—for signs of wear or leakage, given the vehicle’s age and mileage. The braking system should be checked for uneven pad thickness, binding calipers, or warped discs, even though no issues were flagged in MOTs. Structural integrity, particularly around wheel arches, sills, and the underbody, should be examined for corrosion or fatigue cracks, as these are common failure points in older vans. Finally, while the MOT history is clean, the lack of advisories could mask deferred maintenance, so a closer look at service records for fluid changes, tyre rotations, and exhaust emissions would be prudent.