2012 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · PE12 UHR

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend of reactive repairs and deferred preventative care. The most recent test in April 2026 at 199,556 miles passed despite flagging a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft CV boot and a worn rear anti-roll bar bush. While the vehicle consistently passes, the recurring frequency of failures related to suspension components and lighting suggests that faults are often only addressed once they reach a point of failure rather than during routine service intervals. At 14 years old, the recorded 199,556 miles represent a high-use profile averaging approximately 14,200 miles per year. This usage is consistent across the record, showing significant mileage accumulation between tests. For instance, the vehicle covered over 14,000 miles between 2024 and 2025, and another 10,000 miles in the following year. This high annual mileage places considerable strain on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems, which is reflected in the persistent wear patterns noted throughout the MOT history. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the offside front ball joint and lower arm bushes have appeared in multiple tests between 2023 and 2025. The fractured nearside leaf spring recorded in January 2024 is a serious indicator of structural stress on the rear axle, likely exacerbated by heavy loads or age. Additionally, the deteriorated CV boot from the 2026 test requires immediate attention to prevent grease loss and eventual failure of the drive shaft joint. The braking history also shows a pattern of neglecting consumables, with brake pads flagged as dangerously thin in both 2020 and 2025. Multiple advisories regarding tyres worn on the inner edges across several years suggest persistent alignment issues or worn suspension components that will continue to lead to premature tyre failure. An in-person inspection should verify the condition of the brake discs for corrosion, check the offside rear brake hose which was noted as twisted in 2025, and ensure all lighting-related failures mentioned in recent tests have been fully rectified.