2015 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · WV15 CVT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. The most recent test in July 2025 at 80,163 miles identified a worn offside rear suspension arm pin or bush. While the vehicle passed, this follows a trend of mechanical issues being addressed only after they reach failure or advisory thresholds. The trend appears stable in terms of compliance but suggests the owner consistently allows components to wear until they necessitate intervention. The mileage progression is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year over the eleven-year period. Between July 2022 at 65,028 miles and July 2024 at 75,257 miles, the vehicle covered 10,229 miles, indicating a steady and predictable usage pattern. However, the low annual mileage does not exempt the vehicle from the degradation of rubber components and braking hardware, which is evidenced by the recurring faults noted in the record. A buyer must specifically inspect the rear suspension assembly, as the history shows recurring issues with bushes and arms. In July 2024, the tester noted the rear suspension was riding on bump stops due to excessive weight, which likely accelerated the wear on the coil springs and dampers. The buyer should also check for signs of corrosion on the brake discs, as the record flagged pitted and scored discs in both 2022 and 2023. The MOT record also highlights a history of poor tyre management, with multiple entries for being near the legal limit or sustaining structural cuts between 2023 and 2024. The recurring inner-edge wear on the rear tyres suggests a potential alignment issue or incorrect camber geometry that has not been definitively rectified. Given the previous reports of heavy loading, a thorough physical inspection of the rear chassis integrity and suspension bushings is essential to ensure no permanent deformation has occurred.