2003 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · VCZ 1171

The Volkswagen Caddy presented a passed MOT on 9 December 2025 at 109,024 miles with no defects recorded, confirming roadworthy status at that time. Maintenance trend across the available records remains stable, as the tester logged zero advisories or faults in the December 2023, December 2024 and December 2025 examinations. The vehicle failed on 8 December 2025 and on 16 December 2024, yet both failures show no defects recorded; this pattern indicates procedural or documentation issues rather than mechanical degradation. Previous keepers secured same-day passes after each failure, suggesting the faults lay outside the standard defect categories. Recorded mileage sits at 109,024 after 23 years, equating to a low average of roughly 4,740 miles per annum. The odometer advanced 2,787 miles between the December 2023 test at 102,241 miles and the December 2024 test at 105,028 miles, then rose 3,996 miles to the December 2025 reading. Such low yearly use implies gentle running or extended periods off the road. The MOT history displays no gaps beyond the standard annual cycle, but the sparse three-year span limits insight into earlier care. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and corrosion protection, particularly to chassis rails and suspension mounting points, given the vehicle's age and likely standing periods. The absence of recorded advisories does not exempt the Caddy from age-related wear to suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and exhaust emissions components. The twin failures with no listed defects warrant a DVSA enquiry to confirm whether they stemmed from administrative omission or presentation errors by prior owners.