2014 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · J5 UFC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test on 11 December 2025 at 99,466 miles showed a pass following a failure for an excessively worn rear anti-roll bar pin or bush. While the vehicle is currently compliant, the recurring nature of suspension and brake failures suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they trigger an MOT failure, rather than performing routine mechanical inspections. The mileage profile is consistent with a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation from 35,143 miles in July 2017 to nearly 100,000 miles by late 2025, with no significant gaps in usage that would suggest long periods of sitting. However, the jump of roughly 6,600 miles between December 2024 and December 2025 indicates consistent use, which correlates with the observed wear on rubber and braking components. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the suspension geometry, as the record shows repeated issues with offside front suspension arm bushes and pins in 2024, followed by rear anti-roll bar wear in 2025. These failures often indicate poor alignment or worn components that can accelerate uneven tyre wear. The braking system also requires scrutiny; the December 2023 failure highlighted a 58% axle imbalance and a lagging offside rear service brake. The buyer must verify that the calipers are not seizing and that the discs show no signs of uneven scoring. Tyre management is another recurring point of concern, with multiple entries for sidewall damage, perishing, and edge wear stretching from 2021 to 2024. The offside front tyre failure for inner edge wear in 2024 specifically suggests a persistent alignment issue that remained unaddressed. Given the age of the Caddy, an inspector should also check for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, although the MOT record has not yet flagged any structural integrity defects.