2010 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · OU10 HXM

The most recent MOT test on 20 November 2025 resulted in a pass, following a prior failure on 18 November 2025 attributable to excessively corroded front brake hose ferrules on both sides. The fact that the vehicle returned to the test centre just two days later and passed indicates that the brake hose components were rectified in a timely manner, which is a positive indicator of attentive maintenance. However, the recurrence of advisories for nearside tyre edge wear across 2022, 2023, and 2025 suggests a persistent tracking or suspension geometry concern that has not been definitively resolved. The 2022 fractured nearside front coil spring failure is a notable suspension integrity issue, though its isolated nature and the subsequent clean tests suggest it was rectified without further structural consequence. Overall, while the vehicle is presently roadworthy, the maintenance trend shows intermittent recurring concerns around braking, tyres, and suspension components that warrant close inspection. With 68,505 recorded miles over approximately 16 years, this Volkswagen Caddy has averaged around 4,280 miles per year, which is substantially below average annual mileage for a commercial or light commercial vehicle of this type. Such low mileage raises the likelihood of prolonged periods of standing, during which moisture accumulates in the braking system, oil pools in low points of the engine, and corrosion can develop on exposed ferrous components including brake discs, caliper slide pins, underbody metalwork, and exhaust mounting points. The advisory recorded in 2022 for rear service brake binding is consistent with caliper seizure from inactivity, and the 2023 advisories for pitted and scored brake discs across both front and rear axles suggest corrosion that was likely the consequence of limited driving rather than friction material wear. Buyers should treat this mileage pattern as indicative of a vehicle that requires particularly diligent inspection of time-sensitive degradation rather than purely distance-based wear. On a physical inspection and test drive, particular attention should be paid to the brake system, given the recent ferrule corrosion failure and the historical advisories for binding and disc pitting. Listen for any scraping, grinding, or pulsation through the brake pedal during moderate stopping, and verify that the handbrake holds the vehicle firmly on an incline, as rear caliper binding can recur after periods of standing. Check all four tyres carefully for both inner and outer edge wear patterns, as the recurring nearside edge wear advisory points to either camber misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or weak coil springs, and the 2022 coil spring failure suggests the front suspension should be examined for any sagging, knocking, or uneven ride height. During the test drive, listen for clonks or thuds over uneven surfaces, which would indicate deteriorated anti-roll bar drop links, wishbone bushes, or top mount bearings. Given the age, even without the advisories, request evidence of recent replacement of brake fluid, coolant, and timing belt or chain service, as these are calendar-based service items regardless of mileage. Additional age-related inspection points for a low-mileage 2010 Caddy should include a thorough check of the tyre sidewalls for perishing and cracking, which becomes prevalent on rubber older than seven years regardless of tread depth, and verification that the 12V battery is in good health, as vehicles used infrequently suffer chronic battery discharge and sulphation. Inspect the underbody and wheel arches for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, jacking points, and exhaust hangers, since standing vehicles in damp conditions accelerate underbody oxidation. Verify that all fluid levels are at correct marks and that there are no signs of weeping around the cam chain tensioner cover, oil filter housing, or coolant unions, as gasket and seal degradation is common on higher-age units. Finally, confirm that the service book or digital service record corroborates annual or biannual oil changes, as low-mileage vehicles are often neglected on time-based servicing despite covering few miles, and request that any recent rectification work relating to the brake hoses and coil spring be supported by invoice evidence.