2017 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · GL67 TYA

A consistent pattern of tyre wear advisories defines the MOT history of this 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, with edge wear flagged on multiple corners across several consecutive tests. The most recent examination on 14 April 2026 passed, but recorded three advisories for tyres worn close to the legal limit on both rear edges and the offside front inner edge. Earlier tests echo this finding, with offside front inner edge wear noted in 2024, and nearside and offside front edge wear in 2022. The recurrence of this specific wear pattern, particularly on the inner or outer shoulders rather than across the full tread, points to ongoing alignment, suspension geometry, or tracking issues that have not been conclusively resolved between tests. Aside from the tyres, the only other advisory in the entire seven-test record is a note in 2024 that the rear brake pads were wearing thin, and there have been no recorded failures or mechanical defects of any kind, giving the core braking and suspension components a relatively unblemished MOT profile once tyre condition is set aside. The recorded mileage of 94,242 miles across nine years equates to an average of roughly 10,471 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a commercial-derived vehicle of this age. The MOT entries show annual testing from 2020 onwards with no extended gaps or dormant periods, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular service throughout. Mileage progression between tests appears steady rather than erratic, consistent with continuous light commercial or family use rather than long-term storage or sudden high-mileage accumulation. For a Caddy of this profile, this level of use is sufficient to have worn through original brake pads, as evidenced by the 2024 advisory, and to have generated the cumulative tyre wear seen across multiple tests, but not so excessive as to raise immediate concerns over major drivetrain durability based on the recorded history alone. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection area should be the suspension and steering geometry, given the recurring inner and outer edge tyre wear. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, and lower wishbone bushes, which are common wear points on the Caddy platform and would directly contribute to uneven shoulder wear if deteriorated. Pay close attention to steering behaviour: any pulling to one side under braking or gentle acceleration, a wandering feel at motorway speeds, or uneven self-centring after cornering would suggest that the tracking, camber, or thrust angles remain out of specification. Check the rear axle as well, as the 2026 advisories noted wear on both rear tyres on opposite edges, which can indicate rear beam bushes wear or a bent rear axle on a torsion beam setup. Inspect all four tyres physically before purchase, confirming the spare matches in brand, age, and specification, as inconsistent replacement patterns are often the root cause of the kind of asymmetric wear observed in the MOT record. The braking system also warrants direct attention given the 2024 advisory for thinning rear pads. On test, the pedal should feel firm and progressive with no excessive travel, and there should be no pulling to either side under steady pedal effort, which would suggest a binding or seized caliper rather than simple pad wear. Listen for any grinding or scraping from the rear wheels, which would indicate pads worn down to the backing plate, and visually inspect the rear discs for lipping, scoring, or corrosion around the outer edge, as the Caddy is known for premature rear disc wear in high-mileage examples. Finally, with no corrosion, fluid leak, exhaust, or structural advisories appearing across any of the seven recorded tests, the underlying chassis, underbody, and powertrain condition appears largely free of MOT-flagged concerns, allowing the test drive and physical inspection to focus on the suspension geometry and braking refinements that the advisory pattern has highlighted.