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AJ10 NLA

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,101 mi
Last recorded126,101 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 NLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 126,101 miles

Back box heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 126,100 miles

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

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

Back box heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 121,799 miles

Diesel cooler loose

Exhaust backbox outer casing very corroded

Exhaust heatshield loose above backbox

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 121,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Diesel cooler loose

Exhaust backbox outer casing very corroded

Exhaust heatshield loose above backbox

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 118,078 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has slight travel-o/s/f tyre on limit-rear exhaust box corroded-rear brake discs wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2022 109,826 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 109,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 95,264 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 81,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 81,913 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,769 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 30 Apr 2019 67,769 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row ()

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 14 Nov 2016 52,577 miles

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 46,498 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 46,061 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs rust lipped.

rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 22 May 2014 40,215 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 40,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 35,424 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 35,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AJ10 NLA is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,569 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 AJ10 NLA, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ10 NLA is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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