Highlights
- Highly preserved low-mileage Mk2 Caddy SDI
- 56,790 miles supported by MOT and service history
- Well maintained with regular servicing and other work
- Serviced in April 2026, current MOT to April 2027 with no advisories
- Repairs to the fuel system in 2024 totalling £1,143
- Cambelt, water pump and fuel pump all attended to in recent years
The Appeal
To the uninitiated, Volkswagen’s uber-functional Caddy Pick Up may not seem like the obvious candidate for classic status, and yet this practical workhorse has quietly become one of the more collectable classic commercials. Its compact dimensions, diesel frugality and robust VW mechanicals make it a genuinely usable classic, yet finding a well-kept example that hasn't been worked hard or neglected is no easy task.
This 57,000-mile 1999 example in bright yellow has been in the care of its current keeper for five years, during which time it has been garaged and well maintained. The stamped service book contains 11 entries, four added under the current ownership and most recently in April 2026. The vendor reports the underside to be sound and solid, with original yellow underseal still visible beneath the wheel arches, and notes just a couple of minor cosmetic rust spots on the front wings. Inside, the cabin is clean with no rips or stains, and the headlining is described as being in good condition. A temperamental dashboard clock and a heater that blows warm on the cold setting are noted as minor foibles.
This is an honest, well-documented Caddy — the vendor states they have not seen another in this condition. It is supplied with a lengthy, advisory-free MOT.
The vendor says:
“The VW is a great classic that is both practical and collectible with good availability of spares. What I find special about this Caddy is the original patina which gives it real charm and unlike many others has not been over restored. I have not seen another in this condition and it's amazing how people smile when they see it.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 56,790 miles indicated (supported by MOT history and service book entries)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- MOT status: valid to 14th April 2027 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 63bhp 1,896cc SDI 4cyl diesel, five-speed manual
- Paperwork: Handbooks, wallet, stamped service book, old receipts, tax discs and MOT certificates included; one key provided, workshop manual, V5C
Service history (further details in photos):
- 04/26 - 56,625 miles - Threeways Garage
- 10/24 - 55,282 miles - Threeways Garage
- 04/21 - 52,143 miles - Mellors Garage (including cambelt)
- 05/14 - 44,365 miles - Wrench Garage Services
- 09/03 - 35,244 miles - Autopoint Mobile Service
- 11/01 - 25,155 miles - Southern Motor Group
- 06/01 - 21,508 miles - Southern Motor Group
- 11/00 - 15,249 miles - Southern Motor Group
- 06/00 - 10,412 miles - Southern Motor Group
- 01/00 - 4,820 miles - Southern Motor Group
- 09/99 - PDI - Southern Motor Group
The vendor says:
“It's been in my ownership for 5 years. There are 4 previous owners. Originally, it was supplied as a company car to a manager in a building firm in West Sussex. The previous owner used the car to ferry his bikes around, and I believe prior to that it belonged to a lifeguard, hence the RNLI sticker, and it was previously in storage for some years. During my ownership, the car has been pampered and wanted for nothing and has always been garaged. There's a service book and a file of old receipts, tax discs and MOTs.”
The Detail
- Smart example in stand-out yellow with well-preserved general condition
- Some light points to note to paintwork and body in photos
- Original yellow underseal still visible under the wheel arches
- Serviced in April 2026 at 56,392 miles
- Previously serviced in October 2024 at 55,282 miles
- Major service in April 2021 at 52,141 miles, including all fluids, cam belt and water pump replacement
- Fuel pump reconditioned by a diesel specialist in April 2024 with all seals, rotor and bearings renewed
- Rear bed professionally painted in 2021 and reported to remain clean
- Clean patterned grey fabric interior with no rips or stains
- We are told that seats have been covered
- Headlining described as being in good condition
- Sony radio with USB fitted
- Dashboard clock described as temperamental
- The heater blows warm on the cold setting but the vents can be closed
- A few light scratches on the glove box lid
- Steel wheels in good order with factory hub caps
The vendor says:
“Strong bright paintwork in eye-catching yellow that polishes up beautifully. The rear bed was professionally painted in 2021 and remains clean. Underneath the car is sound and solid with no MOT advisories recorded for rust. Remarkably, you can still see the original yellow underseal under the wheel arches.
“Clean interior with no rips or stains. Headlining is good, and seats have been covered. There's a Sony radio with USB. Note: the dashboard clock is a bit temperamental, and the heater does blow warm on the cold setting, but the vents can be closed. Also a few light scratches on the glove box lid. There is also one key.
“The car performs as it should. It won't win any drag races, but it chugs along very nicely; its mechanical, rugged simplicity makes for a very relaxing drive. I took it to France recently and it didn't miss a beat. It's benefited from regular maintenance and renewal and has a good service history.”
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