2017 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · M7 EHH

The 2017 Volkswagen Caddy demonstrates a remarkably stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 2025-12-02 at a recorded mileage of 119,129. The test history shows an unusual pattern across the last two annual inspections where the vehicle initially registered a failure before securing a same-day pass, which typically indicates administrative rectifications such as replacing a blown bulb or clearing an obstruction rather than severe mechanical neglect. Zero advisories were issued during the December 2025 test, nor were any noted in the preceding December 2024 and December 2023 examinations. The vehicle has accumulated 119,129 miles over its nine-year lifespan, averaging approximately 13,237 miles annually. This heavy utilization rate classifies it as a hard-working commercial vehicle, pointing toward motorway commuting or multi-drop delivery duties rather than light domestic use. The uninterrupted annual testing cadence confirms that previous keepers maintained a strict statutory test schedule without missing intervals or leaving the van laid up for extended periods. Commercial vehicles running at this mileage subject high-stress components to accelerated fatigue, meaning a physical inspection must prioritize the clutch assembly, dual-mass flywheel, and gearbox syncros for signs of excessive wear. The suspension system, particularly front wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and rear leaf springs, should be thoroughly checked on a ramp to detect play or sagging resulting from heavy load-carrying. Brake discs and pads require tactile measurement despite the clear MOT certificates, as testers only gauge stopping efficiency rather than remaining friction material thickness. Buyers should also inspect the lower sills, wheel arches, and floor pans for corrosion or impact damage typical of hardworking vans.