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AK11 DVH

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,956 mi
Last recorded165,956 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 DVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 165,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 165,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link arm upper ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 152,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears upper shock mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 151,993 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to middle pipe broken off (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears upper shock mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 140,310 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear cables (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 140,305 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear cables (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2023 129,551 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off number plate damaged and insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn and low on tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper corner damaged

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear cables slightly damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear upper casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 129,551 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off number plate damaged and insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn and low on tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper corner damaged

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear cables slightly damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear upper casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 122,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,248 miles

rear view mirror missing

Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Anti-roll-bar (D-Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhuast back box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,195 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,725 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,108 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,613 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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AK11 DVH is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK11 DVH, 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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AK11 DVH is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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