2015 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · GF15 XPX

The 2015 Volkswagen Caddy passed its most recent MOT on 9 June 2026 at 141,601 miles, just nine days before today’s date, confirming short-term roadworthiness. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a gradual drift toward more frequent minor advisories rather than outright failures. The tester flagged an offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged, a windscreen chip not affecting the driver’s view, both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and wearing on the edges, and both rear tyres cracking or perishing. None of these are immediate fail items, yet the combination suggests routine inspections and basic consumable upkeep may have been left to run closer to the wire than ideal. Mileage accumulation is high for an eleven-year-old van at roughly 12,873 miles per year, which points to sustained commercial or long-distance use rather than light local work. The record shows a clean pass on 20 May 2024 at 105,843 miles, then a jump of about 21,874 miles to the 2025 test on 11 June 2025 at 127,717 miles, followed by a further 13,884 miles to the June 2026 test. That is a consistent, above-average accumulation pattern with no obvious long-term standing periods. The 2023 history is more telling: on 1 June 2023 at 95,208 miles the van failed for low headlamp aim and worn front brake discs, then passed the same day after rectification, indicating at least one episode where wear items were allowed to reach a point requiring prompt correction. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering geometry, given the repeated front tyre edge wear and the earlier front brake disc wear. Uneven tyre wear can point to worn tracking, tired suspension bushes, or weakened front coil springs, all plausible at this mileage. The rear tyres showing cracking or perishing suggest age-related deterioration as much as use, so check sidewall dates and budget for replacement. The damaged offside mirror and windscreen chip are minor but worth confirming have not worsened since the test. Underneath, examine the chassis and structural corrosion points common on Caddies of this era, especially around suspension mountings, sills, and the rear floor area if used for heavy loads. The braking system should be assessed for caliper drag and uneven disc wear, while lights and aim need a final check to ensure the 2023 headlamp issue has not recurred.