2007 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · LD07 AFU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend despite its high mileage. The most recent test on 21 October 2025 at 210,214 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure on the same day which suggests any pre-existing issues were identified and rectified immediately prior to the pass. The lack of advisories across the last three tests indicates that the mechanical components and structural integrity have been maintained to a consistent standard recently. The mileage pattern remains remarkably consistent for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in records between June 2019 and May 2022, where the vehicle covered only 3,519 miles over three years. However, usage increased significantly thereafter, with 3,272 miles covered between the 2022 and 2024 tests, followed by another 2,254 miles leading up to the final test. This suggests the vehicle returned to a more regular usage pattern, which prevents stagnation but places expected wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas most prone to degradation on high-mileage Caddies that the MOT does not fully capture. Specifically, inspect the chassis for corrosion around the sills and rear mounting points, as structural rust often develops between test intervals. Given the mileage, check the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for signs of tearing or leaking. While the record is clean, the brake system should be checked for binding calipers or thin discs to ensure the performance-related de-facto pass has not deteriorated since the last October test.