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AJ11 GRU

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,982 mi
Last recorded95,982 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 GRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 95,982 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 95,979 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 94,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 94,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 92,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 83,438 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 83,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,451 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 72,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 59,186 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 50,284 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside front tyre worm on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,284 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside front tyre worm on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,768 miles

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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AJ11 GRU is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AJ11 GRU, 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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AJ11 GRU is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 May 2011.

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