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AJ11 GSU

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,077 mi
Last recorded188,077 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 GSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 188,077 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 182,959 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 182,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 160,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jun 2023 160,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 146,059 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 123,844 miles

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2020 117,610 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 117,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 107,013 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 98,027 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 90,214 miles

EML light on.

front tyres worn bald on inside edges.

offside rear tyre worn bald on outer edge.

Pass 24 May 2016 81,317 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 81,317 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 66,094 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 66,094 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 51,077 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 51,077 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 GSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GSU, 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 GSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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