2017 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · GC17 FMP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the recent history reveals a period of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the car passed its latest test in December 2025 at 74,823 miles, this followed a significant failure just two days prior that flagged numerous mechanical defects. The trend suggests that the owner only addresses faults when necessary to pass an MOT, as evidenced by the sudden appearance of suspension, braking, and lighting issues that were previously absent or ignored. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. The recorded of 74,823 miles reflects typical usage for a Caddy of this age. However, the data shows a sharp increase in activity between January 2025 and December 2025, where the vehicle covered nearly 5,000 miles in just eleven months. This cluster of tests indicates the vehicle was in frequent use during this period of failure, which likely correlates with the rapid decline in the condition of consumable components like tyres and rubber bushes. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The December 2025 failure highlighted both front shock absorbers with negligible damping and rear shocks with oil misting, suggesting the damping units are nearing the end of life. The record also notes corrosion on rear brake pipes and hoses, along with binding rear service brakes. The buyer should verify that the offside front suspension arm bush and the track rod end dust cover were actually replaced, as these were critical points of failure in the previous test. Tyres represent another recurring point of neglect, with multiple entries for cuts, nails, and uneven wear across all axles between 2024 and 2025. The most recent advisory for a perished offside rear tyre indicates that the rubber is aging and cracking regardless of remaining tread depth. Given the previous inoperative engine management light recorded in December 2025, the buyer should also request a full diagnostic fault scan to ensure no underlying electronic faults remain that were cleared simply for the pass.