2013 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · VW02 CAD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive service pattern rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 85,960 miles passed, it followed a failure just one day prior due to excessively worn front wishbone inner bushes. This indicates that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure, rather than replacing worn components during scheduled service intervals. At 85,960 miles, the Caddy has averaged approximately 6,600 miles per year over its thirteen years, consistent with a low-use commercial vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation is steady, with roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles driven between the annual tests. However, the failure in November 2024 at 78,560 miles regarding perished rear tyres and exposed cords on the front tyres suggests that despite the low mileage, the rubber components have suffered from age-related degradation and potential neglect rather than simple wear-and tear. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the wishbone arm bushes were properly replaced and that no secondary wear exists in the steering arms or ball joints. Given the previous failure for perished tyres, the age of the current rubber must be checked for sidewall cracking and hardening, as the low mileage often masks the effects of time. The inspector should also check for structural corrosion on the sills and exhaust mounting points, as these are common failure areas for this generation of Caddy as they reach this age and mileage point.