2007 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · SJ07 XPR

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in May 2025 at 114,721 miles passed, it revealed multiple advisories regarding suspension and braking components. The history shows intermittent instability, evidenced by a failure in April 2024 where several mechanical faults were flagged simultaneously before a successful pass. This pattern suggests the owner only addresses defects once they threaten the MOT certificate or reach a critical threshold. At 114,721 miles over 19 years, the Caddy has averaged approximately 6,000 miles per year, which is consistent with a light-use commercial vehicle. However, there was a significant spike in usage of nearly 1,000 miles between April 2023 and April 2024. This period of higher activity coincides with the appearance of multiple failures, including split CV boots and worn shock absorbers. The low annual mileage does not insulate the vehicle from age-related wear, which is clearly visible in the degradation of rubber components and metal surfaces. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension and braking system, as the nearside front lower suspension arm bush was noted as worn in 2025. The brake discs have been repeatedly flagged as pitted and scored across both 2024 and 2025, indicating they are nearing the end of their effective life. Attention should be paid to the exhaust system, which was marked as corroded in the latest test, and the offside front door hinge which shows signs of deterioration. Given the previous emissions failure in 2023, a smoke test during the inspection is advisable to ensure the turbocharged engine remains within within acceptable parameters.