2006 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · YT06 ABU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of deferred attention to rubber components. The most recent test in May 2026 at 101,068 miles passed despite several minor defects, including a worn offside front suspension arm bush and a defective wiper blade. This follows a long-term trend where suspension bushes and gaiters are only addressed once they reach a state of failure or near-failure during the MOT process, suggesting a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach. At 101,068 miles, the Caddy shows relatively low mileage for its age, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded mileage between January 2020 (78,562 miles) and November 2021 (90,555 miles), where the vehicle covered only 12,000 miles in two years. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber parts due to time, explaining the consistent reports of deteriorating CV joint gaiters and suspension arm bushes seen throughout the vehicle's history. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension assembly, as faults regarding arm bushes and anti-roll bar ball joints have appeared consistently across 2017, 2021, and 2026. The record also highlights a history of brake issues, including a binding offside front caliper in early 2023 and pitted rear discs noted in 2024. Particular attention should be paid to the CV boots; checking for grease leakage is essential as these have been a recurring point of failure for over a decade. Additionally, the minor exhaust leak noted in 2024 should be verified to ensure it has been rectified and not progressed into a larger structural failure.