2009 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · JE08 GAR

The 2009 Volkswagen Caddy presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 October 2025 at 145,469 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes from 2022 to 2024 also show clean sheets. The only blemish is a fail on 27 October 2023 at 126,781 miles, where the tester recorded no defects yet still issued a failure, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault corrected by the pass four days later on 1 November 2023. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 8,557 miles per year for a 17-year-old van. The record moves from 122,493 miles at the 29 October 2022 test to 126,781 by November 2023, then 133,467 in October 2024 and 145,469 by October 2025. That equates to roughly 4,000 to 12,000 miles annually, with no standing gaps or sudden accumulation spikes. The DVSA data is sparse but clean across the five entries, showing no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion across the visible window. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and consumables despite the absent advisories. At 145,469 miles the Caddy is past the point where coil springs, suspension arms, and brake discs typically show fatigue, and the MOT record offers no evidence these were monitored. The October 2023 fail with no listed defect warrants a check of the failure reason on the DVLA portal to rule out a missed emissions or lighting fault. Previous keepers appear to have maintained basic test compliance, though the unexplained 2023 failure hints at loose record-keeping rather than neglected upkeep. Given the age, examine sills, subframe mounts, and exhaust condition for hidden rust before purchase.