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AF59 GZY

2009 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

246,726 mi
Last recorded246,726 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caddy103,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 GZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 246,726 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 246,726 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 235,420 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 235,414 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cover cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cover cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 217,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp cover cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 200,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 186,715 miles

Multiple stone chips in Zone A & B of windscreen

Nearside CV Boot deteriorated but not leaking

Offside Headlight aim only just visable

Oil leak from engine

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2020 186,715 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Too High (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Multiple stone chips in Zone A & B of windscreen

Nearside CV Boot deteriorated but not leaking

Offside Headlight aim only just visable

Oil leak from engine

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2019 172,621 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

multiple stone chips in swept area not obstructing view

Pass 13 Sep 2018 160,397 miles

Stone Chip in Zone A under 10mm

Fail 12 Sep 2018 160,397 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing White (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stone Chip in Zone A under 10mm

Pass 6 Sep 2017 137,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet stay prop missing

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

exhaust backbox outer casing slightly corroded

exhaust rear counter weight corroded but still secure

high level brake lamp slightly loose

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2017 137,443 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet stay prop missing

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

exhaust backbox outer casing slightly corroded

exhaust rear counter weight corroded but still secure

high level brake lamp slightly loose

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 121,607 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 107,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 96,074 miles

n/side rear tyre sidewalls starting to deteriate

Fail 28 Oct 2014 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/side rear tyre sidewalls starting to deteriate

Fail 16 Sep 2013 82,193 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,193 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,701 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 71,701 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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AF59 GZY is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,912 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 AF59 GZY, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF59 GZY is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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