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AF11 WLJ

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,369 mi
Last recorded102,369 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 WLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 102,369 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 102,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 97,834 miles

Front Both wheels,brakes and suspension components covered in grease.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides inside spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On limit for excessive (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Spare wheel damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2025 97,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both wheels,brakes and suspension components covered in grease.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides inside spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On limit for excessive (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Spare wheel damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2025 97,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pierced. Grease throughout inner wheel and brakes (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pierced. Grease throughout inner wheel and brakes (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Inside spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Inside spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low (borderline)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On the limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Spare wheel damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2025 97,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush fully debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush fully debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Inside spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Inside spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low (borderline)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On the limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Spare wheel damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2024 94,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 82,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Low braking effort

Fail 28 Jan 2022 82,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Low braking effort

Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,571 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 69,099 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 63,593 miles

front and rear brake discs has slight surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,458 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,767 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 52,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,823 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 25,083 miles

steering and susp slight

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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AF11 WLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 94,092 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 AF11 WLJ, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF11 WLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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