2015 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · PL15 KBE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a concerning decline regarding tyre condition. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 80,397 miles passed, the tester flagged advisories for cracking and perishing on three separate tyres. This follows a failure in March 2024 where a nearside front tyre suffered a structural tear, indicating that the rubber is degrading due to age despite the relatively low mileage. The mileage pattern is consistent with a light-use commercial or estate vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between March 2023 and March 2024, where the vehicle covered over 13,000 miles in a single year, followed by a more relaxed pace of roughly 3,700 miles annually between 2024 and 2026. This fluctuating usage suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, which often explains the age-related deterioration of the rubber components seen in the latest MOT record. A buyer should prioritize a thorough inspection of all four tyres, as the recurring issues with perishing and damage suggest they are reaching the end of their functional life regardless of tread depth. Because the vehicle has likely sat between tests, an inspection must also check for seized brake calipers or corroded suspension bushes as rubber components become brittle when not frequently used. The lack of recorded structural or mechanical defects in the 2025 and 2026 tests suggests the chassis remains sound, but the attention to age-related items requires immediate replacement.