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AV09 YTU

2009 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

250,418 mi
Last recorded250,418 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caddy103,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 YTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 250,418 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bolt loose ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 239,213 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2023 228,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 228,092 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 219,874 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 219,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 208,913 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 192,962 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 192,962 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 178,471 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre bead rim leaking air

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2016 165,592 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 165,592 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 149,026 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 149,026 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 128,538 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 128,538 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 103,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 103,863 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 84,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 84,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AV09 YTU is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 AV09 YTU, 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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What year was AV09 YTU registered?

AV09 YTU is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is AV09 YTU safe to buy?

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