2019 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · WK69 PXT

The 2019 Volkswagen Caddy currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 15 May 2026 at 81,277 miles, making the most recent test just over one month old at the time of writing. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though not without recurring attention. The May 2026 test required a retest after an initial failure for an exposed ply on the offside front tyre and a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit, both rectified before the pass was issued. This pattern of tyre-related advisories and failures has persisted across multiple test cycles, suggesting consumable wear has been a consistent theme rather than an acute mechanical crisis. The mileage progression tells a clear story of steady, above-average use. From 42,279 miles recorded on 22 May 2024, the vehicle reached 61,566 miles by 9 May 2025, an increase of 19,287 miles in just under twelve months. By 15 May 2026 it had climbed to 81,277 miles, adding a further 19,711 miles in the following year. That is roughly 19,500 miles per annum over the last two recorded intervals, well above the typical annual figure of around 11,600 miles implied by the vehicle's age. The MOT record is annual and consistent, with no suspicious gaps or anomalies in test scheduling. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system. In the May 2025 test at 61,566 miles, the tester flagged worn and pitted rear brake discs, rear pads wearing thin, a worn front disc, and an offside front pad measuring under 1.5 mm, alongside cut damage to both the nearside rear and nearside front tyres. While these were addressed for the pass, the frequency of brake-related advisories points to a vehicle that has worked hard and consumed friction components at an accelerated rate. Suspension health also warrants scrutiny. At the May 2024 test, when the vehicle had covered 42,279 miles, both rear shock absorbers were flagged for reduced damping effect, yet this advisory does not reappear in the 2025 or 2026 records, suggesting replacement may have occurred. A physical inspection should verify the condition of the rear dampers, check for any renewed play or leakage, and confirm the integrity of the suspension bushes and coil springs given the high mileage accumulation. Tyre condition should be examined carefully across all four corners and the spare, as the record shows repeated tyre faults, including cuts reaching exposed ply, which raises questions about the type of roads and loads this van has endured.