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AK14 USM

2014 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,147 mi
Last recorded184,147 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Caddy82,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 184,147 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 184,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 175,076 miles

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 17 Oct 2023 151,193 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 151,193 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 132,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 122,356 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,404 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 114,251 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 114,251 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 103,600 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 103,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,213 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 84,213 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2017 57,544 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 57,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 USM is a 2014 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 USM, 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 USM registered?

AK14 USM is a 2014 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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