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AK13 VTJ

2013 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,174 mi
Last recorded128,174 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Caddy85,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 VTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 128,174 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear brake very slight bind (caliper not returning to stop )

Nearside Rear seat removed

Offside Rear seat removed

Fail 29 Jun 2026 128,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 91v budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge 205/55/16 91v budget (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder non repairable 205/55/16 91v continental

Nearside Rear brake very slight bind (caliper not returning to stop )

Nearside Rear seat removed

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm 205/55/16 91v continental (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat removed

Pass 8 Jul 2025 122,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point and slightly worn on inner edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point and cracking / perishing (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 122,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point and slightly worn on inner edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point and cracking / perishing (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 117,479 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 107,322 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 98,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 89,221 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 82,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 2.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 72,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **TYRE AT 3.5MM ** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.7MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 58,551 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 58,547 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2017 49,645 miles

nearside front daytime driving lamp not working

offside rear leaf spring vibration damper deteriorating

Fail 4 May 2017 49,645 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside front daytime driving lamp not working

offside rear leaf spring vibration damper deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2016 42,226 miles

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

Offside Front driving light not working

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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AK13 VTJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 85,861 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 AK13 VTJ, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK13 VTJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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