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AE63 PNJ

2013 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,521 mi
Last recorded166,521 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Caddy85,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 PNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 166,521 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 166,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 161,018 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 161,018 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 153,017 miles

Central stop lamp lens defective

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 153,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central stop lamp lens defective

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 151,190 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated also unable to open easily (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop lamp lens defective

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2021 131,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 131,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 105,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 86,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 86,134 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 75,663 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wall slight tear

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2018 75,663 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer tyre wall slight tear

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 59,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 32,287 miles

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

O.S. Mirror outer casing broken loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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AE63 PNJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 85,861 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE63 PNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE63 PNJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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