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AF13 FRD

2013 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,923 mi
Last recorded150,923 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Caddy85,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 FRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 150,923 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 150,859 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2025 139,267 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 139,267 miles

Body component insecure Radiator lower mountings broken off / missing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Rim is bent in through heavy impact. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 132,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 124,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 124,276 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking at banjo bolt where it connects to caliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Metal strip hanging down from floor pan.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 116,053 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen at top edge. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 106,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 106,418 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Leaking fluid at banjo bolt connection. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,261 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 95,261 miles

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

Exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads at 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,018 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 72,018 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,220 miles

Offside Rear Lamp has moisture in it.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 57,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm At 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick At 1mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin At 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lamp has moisture in it.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AF13 FRD is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF13 FRD, 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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AF13 FRD is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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