2008 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · OV58 UNM

A relatively clean MOT history defines this 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, with the most recent test on 15 June 2026 producing a clean pass alongside a minor registration plate lamp failure that was almost certainly rectified on the same day, as the pass and fail are recorded on the identical date. Across six tests spanning four years, only one advisory relating to a single suspension component has been issued, and that single advisory does not point to any systemic deterioration across the chassis, braking system, or structure. The mechanical picture presented by the DVSA record is one of straightforward roadworthiness, free from the recurring rust advisories, brake pipe corrosion, or persistent exhaust and suspension defects that frequently accumulate on commercial vehicles of this age. With the exception of the 2026 lamp failure, every test since 2022 has been recorded with no defects or advisories at all, suggesting that whatever wear was developing has either been addressed or has not yet reached reportable thresholds. Against an 18-year working life, the recorded 93,491 miles equates to an average of roughly 5,194 miles per year, which is notably low for a vehicle that is typically used for commercial or light-duty fleet purposes. There are no recorded testing gaps during the documented MOT period from 2020 through 2026, indicating continuous road use rather than extended periods off the road, although the complete absence of MOT records prior to 2020 leaves a six-year span of unverified usage between 2014 and 2019. The annual mileage accumulation between tests appears modest and consistent, with no sudden jumps that would indicate a long dormant period followed by intensive use, nor any evidence of clock irregularities. Mechanically, a low-mileage Caddy of this vintage should exhibit less wear on drivetrain internals and clutch components than a high-mileage equivalent, but light commercial use commonly subjects suspension and braking components to heavy load cycles regardless of annual mileage, meaning bush and bushing wear can still progress. For a prospective buyer, the single advisory of note is the 2021 entry noting that the front suspension rear arm bushes were starting to tear. This component should be inspected closely, as a torn bush that was merely starting to deteriorate in 2021 will have had a further five years to wear further, particularly given the load-carrying duties expected of a Caddy. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, pay particular attention to vague steering response or a slight delay in steering return, and feel for any shimmy or wandering under braking that could indicate the bush has now worn to the point of allowing excessive play. Jack the front of the vehicle and check for any visible cracking, splitting, or displacement of the front arm bushes by hand, and inspect the rear arm mounting area for any corrosion around the bush housing. Other items worth verifying on physical inspection include the windscreen, which was recorded with damage not adversely affecting the driver's view in 2020 but may have propagated since, and the front tyres, which were both flagged as being close to the legal limit and worn on the edge in 2020, indicating a possible tracking or suspension geometry issue that should be checked. Uneven inner or outer tyre wear on the current tyres would warrant a four-wheel alignment check and a closer inspection of the front suspension geometry. Confirm the presence and condition of the spare wheel, which was noted as missing in 2020, and verify all registration plate lamps are functioning, as one was recorded as inoperative on the 2026 test date. Finally, a thorough underside inspection for any developing corrosion on brake pipes, subframe mountings, and the exhaust system would be prudent given the vehicle's age, even though none of these items have yet featured in the MOT record.