2015 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · NK15 DLE

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend that shows reactive attention to faults. The most recent test on 20 May 2026 at 131,040 miles followed a failure just two miles prior due to a split nearside front drive shaft CV boot. This defect was rectified immediately, resulting in a clean pass with no recorded defects. This suggests the owner is willing to address mechanical failures once they are identified, rather than allowing faults to persist across tests. The mileage pattern is consistent with an 11-year-old commercial vehicle averaging approximately 12,000 miles per year. There is a notable period of low usage between December 2019 and July 2020, where the vehicle covered only 1,793 miles in seven months. However, since 2020, usage has increased significantly, covering over 47,000 miles in the last six years. This increase in annual mileage explains the transition from clean records in the early years to more frequent wear on suspension and rubber components seen in the later records. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension assembly, as the May 2025 test flagged worn bushes on both the nearside and offside rear suspension arms. While these did not cause a failure at the time, they indicate the degradation of rubber components that will eventually require replacement. The previously noted external damage to both rear shock absorber casings in that same period also warrants an inspection for oil leaks which would signal imminent seal failure. Given the recent CV boot replacement, a physical check of the front drive shaft joint is necessary to ensure the repair was thorough and that no grease contamination has damaged the joint.