2009 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · MC09 SSS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass in October 2025 at 149,341 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of recent improvement after a significant failure in late 2023. While the vehicle suffered from multiple mechanical and lighting defects previously, the absence of advisories or defects in the most recent test indicates that the previous owner addressed the outstanding issues to bring the van to a passing standard. At 149,341 miles over seventeen years, the Caddy has averaged approximately 8,785 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a light commercial vehicle of age. The records show consistent annual testing, with roughly 13,000 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 13,500 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not been left stationary for long periods, which helps prevent seal degradation and fluid issues. A buyer should perform a close inspection of the suspension and steering components. The 2023 failure highlighted excessively worn anti-roll bar pins and bushes on both rear sides, alongside play in the steering rack inner joints. Although these passed in subsequent tests, these components are prone to wear on older models and should be checked for remaining play or rubber perish. The history also shows a recurring windscreen crack across three years; while it did not fail, the buyer should ensure the glass has been replaced or does not spread to compromise structural integrity. The brake history indicates a pattern of reactive maintenance, with thin pads and scored discs flagged in 2022 and 2023. Since the latest test passed without comment, the buyer must verify the current thickness of pads and check for uneven wear. Given the age of the vehicle and the noted corrosion on the anti-roll bar in 2022, a thorough check of the chassis for structural corrosion is necessary to ensure that rust has not progressed beyond the surface level noted in previous records.