2015 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · PF64 ADZ

The 2026‑01‑02 MOT passed, confirming that the 2015 Volkswagen Caddy remains roadworthy at 117,565 miles, yet the record shows a persistent rear brake and suspension issue that first appeared in the 2025‑12‑30 failure and re‑emerged in the January 2026 test. The maintenance pattern is neither improving nor deteriorating dramatically; the same defects recur, indicating that previous remedial work, if any, has not eliminated the underlying wear. Mileage accumulation has been steady until late 2024, when the vehicle moved from 95,008 miles in December 2023 to 101,138 miles in November 2024, a gain of roughly 6,000 miles in one year. The subsequent jump to 117,565 miles by December 2025 represents an additional 16,400 miles in just over a year, a rate far above the average 10,688 miles per year for an 11‑year‑old vehicle, suggesting intensified use or extended periods of operation without significant mileage logging. A buyer should therefore focus on the front inner suspension arm pins and bushes, which were flagged as excessively worn in the 2025 failure, and on the rear anti‑roll bar pins and bushes, which show repeated wear but no excessive movement. The rear brake pads remain thin, the discs are pitted or scored, and the rear service brakes exhibit binding, all of which merit close visual and functional inspection. Tyre tread depth, coil spring condition, and any signs of structural rust on the chassis and suspension mounting points should also be examined. While the latest test cleared the vehicle for road use, the recurring rear brake and suspension faults indicate that deferred maintenance may have allowed wear to accumulate, so a comprehensive in‑person assessment of those components is essential before committing to purchase.