2021 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce PRO TDI 2.0L Diesel · MT71 VWM

The vehicle presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile as of its most recent MOT on 28 October 2025 at 48,962 miles, where it passed with zero defects. The maintenance trend is firmly stable, showing no recurring mechanical or structural faults across both recorded tests. No advisories or failures have been logged, indicating consistent baseline upkeep. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a five-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 9,792 miles per year. The interval between the December 2024 test at 31,202 miles and the October 2025 test at 48,962 miles represents a gain of 17,760 miles over roughly ten months, which is a higher-than-average rate of use in that period. This suggests sustained operational demand rather than prolonged standing, placing increased wear on consumable components such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and suspension bushes during that stretch. Despite the clean MOT record, the rapid mileage build-up in the final year warrants a focused physical inspection of the braking system, including caliper slide mechanisms and disc condition, as well as front and rear suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue. Exhaust emissions compliance has been confirmed under test conditions, but a live cold-start check for smoke or irregular idle remains prudent given the TDI powertrain's sensitivity to injector and EGR valve condition under sustained load. Structural integrity appears sound based on the absence of corrosion-related advisories, yet a thorough underbody inspection for surface rust on subframes, sills, and brake pipe runs is advisable, particularly given the vehicle's commercial duty cycle. Tyre condition and tread depth should be verified independently, as consumable wear accelerates with higher annual mileage and is not always captured between test cycles.