2016 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · RV66 CMK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 122,256 miles passed, it revealed multiple advisories regarding significant tyre wear and developing play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage. This follows a significant failure in July 2024 involving major exhaust leaks and serious shock absorber failures, suggesting that components are often only addressed once they reach a point of legal or safety failure. The mileage pattern shows a sharp escalation in usage over the last three years. Between July 2022 and July 2023, the vehicle covered 34,272 miles, resulting in a clean test with no recorded defects. However, between July 2023 and August 2025, the mileage accumulated 57,420 miles in just over two years, averaging nearly 28,000 miles per year. This high-intensity commercial-style use puts substantial strain on the suspension, braking system, and drivetrain components compared to the earlier lower-use period. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system, as the record shows recurring issues in these areas. The tester flagged worn anti-roll bar bushes in 2024 and continued play in the front linkage by 2025. Furthermore, the pitted and scored front brake discs noted in 2024 indicate the braking hardware is nearing the end of its effective life. Given the previous major exhaust failure in 2024, the entire manifold and system should be checked for signs of corrosion or fresh leaks to ensure the previous repair was comprehensive rather than a temporary fix.