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DOG 39V

2014 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

228,915 mi
Last recorded228,915 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Caddy82,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOG 39V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 228,915 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 228,909 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 116,656 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 220,100 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 220,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 109,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 201,651 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 201,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 98,852 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 181,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 181,868 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt requires clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 87,387 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 163,420 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 163,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 133,298 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 133,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 76,809 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 114,659 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 114,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,324 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 104,923 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 104,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,445 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 88,043 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 88,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 64,004 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 64,002 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,902 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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DOG 39V is a 2014 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DOG 39V, 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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DOG 39V is a 2014 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 January 2014.

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