2008 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · PE08 WZX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the clean results of the last three inspections. The most recent test on 27 July 2022 at 171,782 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle met all minimum safety standards at that time. Following a single failure in early 2020, the owner has consistently passed subsequent tests without advisories, suggesting that any previous mechanical issues were addressed effectively. The mileage accumulation is consistent with an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. Between March 2019 at 156,944 miles and July 2022 at 171,782 miles, the vehicle covered 14,838 miles, representing a steady rate of usage. The short interval between the March 2020 failure and July 2020 pass shows a mileage gap of only 5 miles between those tests, which implies a specific component was repaired and the vehicle retested immediately following the initial failure. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting pans, given the age and high mileage of this Volkswagen Caddy. While the record shows no recent advisories, vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and wheel arches that may develop over time. Inspect for wear on suspension bushes and coil springs, as these components often reach the end of their life around 170,000 miles. Because the last MOT was conducted nearly four years ago, a thorough check of brake pad thickness and tyre condition is essential to ensure no significant degradation has occurred since the 2022 test.