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BD11 JKE

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,224 mi
Last recorded149,224 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 JKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 149,224 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 148,047 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 146,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads won (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of surface rust

Fail 10 Jul 2024 146,655 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken front n/s coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads won (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of surface rust

Pass 13 Jul 2023 145,009 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 141,479 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 138,079 miles

Offside Rear exhaust box corroding but not leaking at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2020 136,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 136,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 120,964 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 120,964 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 97,696 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 88,861 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s mirror backing damaged (8.1.2a)

coolant level very low

oil level on minimum

Fail 23 Apr 2016 88,861 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s driving light not working (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s mirror backing damaged (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

coolant level very low

oil level on minimum

Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Apr 2015 76,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,863 miles

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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BD11 JKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD11 JKE, 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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BD11 JKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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