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AK14 DSO

2014 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

204,891 mi
Last recorded204,891 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Caddy82,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 DSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 204,891 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2025 204,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2024 199,956 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 199,950 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 185,544 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 185,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 177,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on 3mm and wearing on inner edges and have cuts in tread no cords seen (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 177,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on 3mm and wearing on inner edges and have cuts in tread no cords seen (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 168,534 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 168,534 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 159,225 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 159,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 141,807 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil low

Fail 16 Mar 2018 121,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil low

Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,006 miles

Oil leak small oil patch on back of engine near turbo ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 90,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak small oil patch on back of engine near turbo ()

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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AK14 DSO is a 2014 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 82,273 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 AK14 DSO, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK14 DSO registered?

AK14 DSO is a 2014 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 April 2014.

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