2021 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Comm PRO TSI SA 1.5L Petrol · YA21 HUK

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate following a pass on 24 April 2026 at 71,779 miles, but the maintenance trend is not reassuring. The most recent test flagged rear brake pads wearing thin at both sides with 3mm remaining, alongside front brake discs noted as worn. These are not failures, yet they indicate the braking system is approaching the point of required intervention. A year earlier, on 24 May 2025 at 58,453 miles, the same rear brake pad wear advisory appeared. The recurrence suggests the rear brakes are a persistent weak point, likely driven by the vehicle's high annual mileage and possibly a driving style or load pattern that places disproportionate demand on the rear axle. The trend is stable in the sense that the car continues to pass, but it is not improving, and the pattern of wear warrants close attention. The mileage accumulation is notably high for a 2021 vehicle. Between the June 2024 test at 44,194 miles and the May 2025 test at 58,453 miles, the vehicle covered 14,259 miles in roughly eleven months. That single interval accounts for a significant proportion of the total 27,585 miles added across the three-test history. The gap between the June 2024 and May 2025 tests is approximately eleven months, which is shorter than a standard annual cycle, suggesting the vehicle was in active, intensive use during that period. The record itself is sparse, with only three tests covering just over two years of data, so any assessment of long-term care must be cautious. What the data does show is a vehicle that has been driven hard and consistently, with consumable wear appearing well ahead of what might be expected at these mileages on a lightly used example. A buyer inspecting this Caddy in person should focus on the rear braking system first. The repeated advisory on rear pads, now down to 3mm, means replacement is imminent. The front discs were flagged as worn in April 2026, so a thorough check of disc thickness, condition, and any lipping is essential. The June 2024 test also identified worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both front corners. Although the tester noted no excessive movement at that time, worn bushes on a vehicle doing this kind of mileage can accelerate tyre wear and affect handling precision. Inspect the front suspension components for play, and check the inner edges of all four tyres for uneven wear, which was flagged on both rears in 2024. Given the commercial nature of this Maxi variant, examine the load floor, rear door seals, and underbody for corrosion or structural fatigue that high utilisation can expose.