2011 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · MJ11 ADX

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend regarding its suspension and tyre condition. While it has passed every MOT test since 2014, the most recent test on 24 January 2026 at 203,234 miles shows a significant accumulation of advisories. The tester flagged worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both front corners and worn anti-roll bar pins or bushes on both rear corners. This follows a similar pattern of suspension wear noted in the January 2025 test at 203,012 miles. The mileage profile indicates heavy, consistent usage, averaging approximately 13,500 miles per year over its 15-year lifespan. A notable period of high-intensity use occurred between November 2023 and January 2025, where the vehicle covered over 10,000 miles. The current mileage of 203,234 miles is high for a 2011 model, suggesting the vehicle has likely been used for commercial or high-frequency transit. This sustained load correlates with the increasing frequency of wear-related advisories in recent years. A prospective buyer should prioritize a thorough inspection of the entire suspension system. The recurring advisories for worn bushes and pins across multiple years suggest that the rubber components are reaching the end of their service life. The January 2025 report also noted light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorbers, which warrants a physical check for leaks. The repeated advisories for tyres worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edges, specifically in 2015, 2025, and 2026, indicate potential alignment issues or a tendency to delay consumable replacements. Brake components also require scrutiny. The record shows pitted or scored brake discs in November 2023 and December 2020. While these were not failures, they indicate a pattern of surface degradation. Given the high mileage and the age of the vehicle, the buyer should check for structural corrosion, particularly around the exhaust system, following the 2019 advisory regarding a corroded rear silencer outer skin.