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AJ59 UMA

2009 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,275 mi
Last recorded132,275 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caddy103,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 UMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 132,275 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 123,992 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 116,666 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 102,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2022 102,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhuast back box outer skin badly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,983 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

second layer of rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,868 miles

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

spare wheel carrier damaged, spare in boot

Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,517 miles

Bonnet latch stiff

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

wipers juddering

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,114 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 54,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,870 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 46,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,717 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 22,573 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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AJ59 UMA is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ59 UMA, 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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AJ59 UMA is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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