2014 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · GK64 AEF

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 2025‑08‑21 at 158 686 miles recorded a pass, but the test highlighted several advisories that indicate ongoing wear. The tester noted a child seat obstructing full inspection of the adult belt, a damaged offside front mirror, defective headlamp lenses, a non‑excessive oil leak, a slightly worn offside rear shock absorber bush and a rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. These items suggest the car is roadworthy at present, yet the maintenance trend is stable with persistent wear on tyres and suspension components rather than a worsening condition. Mileage accumulation over the MOT history shows a steady progression from 87 967 miles in November 2017 to 158 686 miles in August 2025, averaging roughly 8 500–9 000 miles per year. The interval between tests remains annual, with the latest entry just eleven months before the current date of 2026‑07‑29, confirming regular compliance. The rate of mileage gain is higher than typical for a private passenger car but is consistent with a commercial van’s usage pattern, implying greater stress on consumables such as tyres, brake discs and suspension bushes. A prospective buyer should personally inspect the rear tyres for tread depth and edge wear, examine the brake discs for scoring or pitting, and check the suspension bushes, arm pins and anti‑roll‑bar pins for excessive movement. The oil reservoir should be inspected for any leak, and the child‑seat mounting area verified to allow full belt inspection. Headlamp lenses and the offside front mirror require visual checks for defects, while all wheel fixings must be confirmed present and torqued correctly. Addressing these items will provide a clear picture of the vehicle’s actual condition beyond the recorded advisories.