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DN59 RCU

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,391 mi
Last recorded150,391 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 RCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 150,391 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 150,343 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 135,280 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 118,271 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 116,560 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 116,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 114,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front number plate damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2022 114,665 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2021 112,450 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 108,775 miles

ball joint covers poor

both front lower arm rearmost bushes very weak

both front shocks damp

ns cv boot damp

nsr tyre worn on edge

Fail 31 Jan 2020 108,775 miles

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

ball joint covers poor

both front lower arm rearmost bushes very weak

both front shocks damp

ns cv boot damp

nsr tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,383 miles

near side cv boot damp

off side front tyre low inner edge 195/65/15

rear pads worn

Pass 31 Jan 2018 90,736 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,119 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Rear brake disks poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2017 82,117 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Rear brake disks poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,748 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,431 miles

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

crack in windscreen by wiper

Pass 10 Dec 2013 55,219 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,843 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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DN59 RCU is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,569 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 DN59 RCU, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN59 RCU is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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