2018 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · YN18 DZU

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on February 28 2026 at 89,920 miles with no recorded defects. This indicates an improving maintenance trend following a significant mechanical failure in the previous year. While the latest result is positive, the transition from a failure to zero advisories suggests that the critical issues were addressed and the vehicle is currently meeting minimum operational standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,240 miles per year. There was a notable period of high usage involving 21,614 miles between March 2024 and February 2025, followed by a more moderate accumulation of 14,361 miles in the twelve months leading up to the 2026 test. This suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which generally helps prevent the internal corrosion and seal-related issues often associated with long periods of standing. A physical inspection should focus heavily on the braking system and fuel integrity. The March 2024 test at 53,945 miles flagged pitting and scoring across all four brake discs along with thin offside rear pads, indicating a history of reactive rather than preventative brake component replacement. More critically, the failure in February 2025 at 75,558 miles due to an excessive fuel tank leak requires thorough verification. A buyer must inspect the fuel tank and lines for any signs of residual weeping or structural corrosion to ensure the previous repair was permanent rather than a temporary patch.