2020 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · ML70 AEV

The 2020 Volkswagen Caddy currently holds a valid roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trajectory, confirmed by the DVSA pass on 20 August 2025 at 46,159 miles showing no defects. Two days earlier, on 18 August 2025, the same vehicle failed at 46,156 miles yet the tester recorded no defects; this anomalous outcome points to an administrative rejection rather than mechanical fault. Prior examinations returned clean passes, establishing a consistent lack of flagged wear across the recorded history. Mileage accumulation reflects light commercial use relative to the six-year age. The first logged test on 21 December 2023 showed 31,053 miles. By 29 July 2024 the odometer read 34,898 miles, a modest 3,845-mile increment over seven months. The final recorded figure of 46,159 miles on 20 August 2025 indicates around 11,261 miles added in the following thirteen months. Annualised this yields approximately 7,700 miles per year, squarely within typical expectations. The sparse record of only four entries means longitudinal wear patterns remain partially obscured, though no rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps appear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of core mechanical components despite the absence of advisories. Volkswagen Caddy models of this generation commonly exhibit wear in suspension bushes and coil springs under load; the MOT schedule did not flag such items but low annual mileage can mask intermittent stresses. Brake discs and calipers warrant manual checks for binding after standing periods, and underbody corrosion should be assessed given the vehicle's age. Exhaust emissions passed without note, yet a scrutinising technician ought to verify structural integrity around sills and chassis mounts.