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BD11 TKA

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,979 mi
Last recorded120,979 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 120,979 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 120,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 112,497 miles

Exhaust flexy joint in poor condition not leaking

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

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

Spare wheel loose and rattling in carrier

Fail 25 Feb 2025 112,494 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Oil below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust flesh joint in poor condition not leaking

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

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

Spare wheel loose and rattling in carrier

Pass 22 Feb 2024 102,305 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Bot fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake just passed may benefit from some attention

Various front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2024 102,302 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Bot fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake just passed may benefit from some attention

Various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,135 miles

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

exhaust emissions to clean to record

Fail 13 Feb 2023 91,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulder expossing inner canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm expossing inner canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust emissions to clean to record

Pass 18 Feb 2022 80,718 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 68,148 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 68,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,104 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 61,520 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,809 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,478 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,478 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 52,710 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,998 miles

front discs lipped

rear disc corroded badly

Pass 12 Apr 2014 37,140 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 TKA is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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